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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,535.16, 882,810.88 and 167,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,535.16, 882,810.88 and 167,811 is: 251,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,535.16 : 882,810.88 = 167,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,535.16/882,810.88 = 167,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,535.16x = 882,810.88 × 167,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,535.16x = 148,145,376,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,145,376,583.68/588,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,718.82

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