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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,541.14, 882,712.89 and 167,716.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,541.14, 882,712.89 and 167,716.98 is: 251,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,541.14 : 882,712.89 = 167,716.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,541.14/882,712.89 = 167,716.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,541.14x = 882,712.89 × 167,716.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,541.14x = 148,045,940,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,045,940,117.87/588,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,547.31

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