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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,347.84, 872,038.16 and 160,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,347.84, 872,038.16 and 160,623.76 is: 240,940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,347.84 : 872,038.16 = 160,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,347.84/872,038.16 = 160,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,347.84x = 872,038.16 × 160,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,347.84x = 140,070,048,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,070,048,122.68/581,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,940.17

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