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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,213.81, 873,320.72 and 161,489.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,213.81, 873,320.72 and 161,489.69 is: 242,234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,213.81 : 873,320.72 = 161,489.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,213.81/873,320.72 = 161,489.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,213.81x = 873,320.72 × 161,489.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,213.81x = 141,032,292,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,032,292,343.38/582,213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,234.54

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