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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,545.16, 882,825.88 and 167,820.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,545.16, 882,825.88 and 167,820.98 is: 251,733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,545.16 : 882,825.88 = 167,820.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,545.16/882,825.88 = 167,820.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,545.16x = 882,825.88 × 167,820.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,545.16x = 148,156,704,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,156,704,350.96/588,545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,733.79

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