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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,043.64, 871,615.73 and 160,319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,043.64, 871,615.73 and 160,319.47 is: 240,493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,043.64 : 871,615.73 = 160,319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,043.64/871,615.73 = 160,319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,043.64x = 871,615.73 × 160,319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,043.64x = 139,736,971,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,736,971,877.26/581,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,493.08

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