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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,731.60, 882,831.72 and 167,907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,731.60, 882,831.72 and 167,907.44 is: 251,785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,731.60 : 882,831.72 = 167,907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,731.60/882,831.72 = 167,907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,731.60x = 882,831.72 × 167,907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,731.60x = 148,234,014,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,234,014,056.00/588,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,785.39

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