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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,186.96, 873,280.40 and 161,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,186.96, 873,280.40 and 161,462.84 is: 242,194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,186.96 : 873,280.40 = 161,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,186.96/873,280.40 = 161,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,186.96x = 873,280.40 × 161,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,186.96x = 141,002,328,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,002,328,326.62/582,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,194.24

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