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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,781, 883,180.20 and 168,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,781, 883,180.20 and 168,057.16 is: 252,088.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,781 : 883,180.20 = 168,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,781/883,180.20 = 168,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,781x = 883,180.20 × 168,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,781x = 148,424,756,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,424,756,180.23/588,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,088.22

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