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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,548.25, 882,830.59 and 167,824.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,548.25, 882,830.59 and 167,824.13 is: 251,738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,548.25 : 882,830.59 = 167,824.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,548.25/882,830.59 = 167,824.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,548.25x = 882,830.59 × 167,824.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,548.25x = 148,160,270,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,160,270,870.42/588,548.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,738.53

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