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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,942.76, 883,396.14 and 168,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,942.76, 883,396.14 and 168,219.40 is: 252,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,942.76 : 883,396.14 = 168,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,942.76/883,396.14 = 168,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,942.76x = 883,396.14 × 168,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,942.76x = 148,604,368,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,604,368,633.12/588,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,323.96

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