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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,586, 882,887.31 and 167,861.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,586, 882,887.31 and 167,861.89 is: 251,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,586 : 882,887.31 = 167,861.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,586/882,887.31 = 167,861.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,586x = 882,887.31 × 167,861.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,586x = 148,203,132,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,203,132,513.62/588,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,795.20

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