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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,010.37, 871,565.79 and 160,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,010.37, 871,565.79 and 160,286.24 is: 240,443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,010.37 : 871,565.79 = 160,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,010.37/871,565.79 = 160,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,010.37x = 871,565.79 × 160,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,010.37x = 139,700,005,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,700,005,270.11/581,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,443.22

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