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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,225.22, 871,836.48 and 160,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,225.22, 871,836.48 and 160,499.88 is: 240,749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,225.22 : 871,836.48 = 160,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,225.22/871,836.48 = 160,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,225.22x = 871,836.48 × 160,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,225.22x = 139,929,650,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,929,650,419.62/581,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,749.45

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