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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,807.02, 871,254.27 and 160,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,807.02, 871,254.27 and 160,079.25 is: 240,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,807.02 : 871,254.27 = 160,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,807.02/871,254.27 = 160,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,807.02x = 871,254.27 × 160,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,807.02x = 139,469,730,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,469,730,100.90/580,807.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,130.93

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