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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,631.26, 882,955.18 and 167,907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,631.26, 882,955.18 and 167,907.12 is: 251,863.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,631.26 : 882,955.18 = 167,907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,631.26/882,955.18 = 167,907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,631.26x = 882,955.18 × 167,907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,631.26x = 148,254,461,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,254,461,362.88/588,631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,863.04

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