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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,903.40, 883,355.10 and 168,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,903.40, 883,355.10 and 168,124.60 is: 252,186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,903.40 : 883,355.10 = 168,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,903.40/883,355.10 = 168,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,903.40x = 883,355.10 × 168,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,903.40x = 148,513,722,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,513,722,845.46/588,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,186.90

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