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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,208, 873,311.84 and 161,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,208, 873,311.84 and 161,483.92 is: 242,225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,208 : 873,311.84 = 161,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,208/873,311.84 = 161,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,208x = 873,311.84 × 161,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,208x = 141,025,819,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,025,819,305.61/582,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,225.84

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