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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,043.43, 891,018.50 and 167,561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,043.43, 891,018.50 and 167,561.96 is: 251,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,043.43 : 891,018.50 = 167,561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,043.43/891,018.50 = 167,561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,043.43x = 891,018.50 × 167,561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,043.43x = 149,300,800,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,300,800,963.36/594,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,329.78

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