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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,755.10, 882,866.97 and 167,930.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,755.10, 882,866.97 and 167,930.94 is: 251,820.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,755.10 : 882,866.97 = 167,930.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,755.10/882,866.97 = 167,930.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,755.10x = 882,866.97 × 167,930.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,755.10x = 148,260,680,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,260,680,167.05/588,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,820.63

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