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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,572.80, 882,867.30 and 167,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,572.80, 882,867.30 and 167,848.72 is: 251,775.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,572.80 : 882,867.30 = 167,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,572.80/882,867.30 = 167,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,572.80x = 882,867.30 × 167,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,572.80x = 148,188,146,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,188,146,234.86/588,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,775.39

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