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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,585, 882,885.81 and 167,860.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,585, 882,885.81 and 167,860.89 is: 251,793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,585 : 882,885.81 = 167,860.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,585/882,885.81 = 167,860.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,585x = 882,885.81 × 167,860.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,585x = 148,201,997,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,201,997,834.97/588,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,793.70

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