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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,557.18, 882,843.90 and 167,832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,557.18, 882,843.90 and 167,832.98 is: 251,751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,557.18 : 882,843.90 = 167,832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,557.18/882,843.90 = 167,832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,557.18x = 882,843.90 × 167,832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,557.18x = 148,170,322,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,170,322,611.82/588,557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,751.79

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