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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,016.68, 871,575.23 and 160,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,016.68, 871,575.23 and 160,292.56 is: 240,452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,016.68 : 871,575.23 = 160,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,016.68/871,575.23 = 160,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,016.68x = 871,575.23 × 160,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,016.68x = 139,707,019,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,707,019,689.95/581,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,452.68

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