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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,810.02, 871,258.77 and 160,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,810.02, 871,258.77 and 160,082.25 is: 240,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,810.02 : 871,258.77 = 160,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,810.02/871,258.77 = 160,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,810.02x = 871,258.77 × 160,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,810.02x = 139,473,064,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,473,064,233.83/580,810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,135.43

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