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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,722.35, 883,091.63 and 167,998.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,722.35, 883,091.63 and 167,998.15 is: 251,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,722.35 : 883,091.63 = 167,998.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,722.35/883,091.63 = 167,998.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,722.35x = 883,091.63 × 167,998.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,722.35x = 148,357,759,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,357,759,280.49/588,722.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,999.54

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