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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,172.88, 891,196.13 and 167,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,172.88, 891,196.13 and 167,698.16 is: 251,529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,172.88 : 891,196.13 = 167,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,172.88/891,196.13 = 167,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,172.88x = 891,196.13 × 167,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,172.88x = 149,451,951,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,451,951,200.12/594,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,529.41

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