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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,634, 882,959.31 and 167,909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,634, 882,959.31 and 167,909.88 is: 251,867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,634 : 882,959.31 = 167,909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,634/882,959.31 = 167,909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,634x = 882,959.31 × 167,909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,634x = 148,257,591,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,257,591,786.98/588,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,867.19

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