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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,554.14, 872,169.93 and 160,797.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,554.14, 872,169.93 and 160,797.66 is: 241,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,554.14 : 872,169.93 = 160,797.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,554.14/872,169.93 = 160,797.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,554.14x = 872,169.93 × 160,797.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,554.14x = 140,242,883,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,242,883,866.36/581,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,151.90

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