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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,645, 882,975.96 and 167,920.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,645, 882,975.96 and 167,920.92 is: 251,883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,645 : 882,975.96 = 167,920.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,645/882,975.96 = 167,920.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,645x = 882,975.96 × 167,920.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,645x = 148,270,135,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,270,135,541.08/588,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,883.79

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