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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,804.02, 871,249.77 and 160,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,804.02, 871,249.77 and 160,076.25 is: 240,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,804.02 : 871,249.77 = 160,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,804.02/871,249.77 = 160,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,804.02x = 871,249.77 × 160,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,804.02x = 139,466,395,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,466,395,994.96/580,804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,126.43

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