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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,297.88, 871,963.38 and 160,573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,297.88, 871,963.38 and 160,573.80 is: 240,865.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,297.88 : 871,963.38 = 160,573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,297.88/871,963.38 = 160,573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,297.88x = 871,963.38 × 160,573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,297.88x = 140,014,473,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,014,473,387.44/581,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,865.27

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