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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,633, 882,957.81 and 167,908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,633, 882,957.81 and 167,908.88 is: 251,865.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,633 : 882,957.81 = 167,908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,633/882,957.81 = 167,908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,633x = 882,957.81 × 167,908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,633x = 148,256,452,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,256,452,549.56/588,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,865.68

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