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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,575.80, 882,871.80 and 167,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,575.80, 882,871.80 and 167,851.72 is: 251,779.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,575.80 : 882,871.80 = 167,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,575.80/882,871.80 = 167,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,575.80x = 882,871.80 × 167,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,575.80x = 148,191,550,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,191,550,169.50/588,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,779.89

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