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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,567.80, 882,859.80 and 167,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,567.80, 882,859.80 and 167,843.72 is: 251,767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,567.80 : 882,859.80 = 167,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,567.80/882,859.80 = 167,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,567.80x = 882,859.80 × 167,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,567.80x = 148,182,473,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,182,473,070.46/588,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,767.89

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