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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,875.40, 883,313.10 and 168,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,875.40, 883,313.10 and 168,096.60 is: 252,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,875.40 : 883,313.10 = 168,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,875.40/883,313.10 = 168,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,875.40x = 883,313.10 × 168,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,875.40x = 148,481,928,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,481,928,845.46/588,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,144.90

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