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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,524.25, 882,794.57 and 167,800.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,524.25, 882,794.57 and 167,800.12 is: 251,702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,524.25 : 882,794.57 = 167,800.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,524.25/882,794.57 = 167,800.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,524.25x = 882,794.57 × 167,800.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,524.25x = 148,133,034,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,133,034,781.35/588,524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,702.52

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