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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,670.23, 872,524.78 and 160,910.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,670.23, 872,524.78 and 160,910.87 is: 241,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,670.23 : 872,524.78 = 160,910.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,670.23/872,524.78 = 160,910.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,670.23x = 872,524.78 × 160,910.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,670.23x = 140,398,716,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,398,716,681.46/581,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,371.68

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