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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,215.82, 873,323.73 and 161,491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,215.82, 873,323.73 and 161,491.68 is: 242,237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,215.82 : 873,323.73 = 161,491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,215.82/873,323.73 = 161,491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,215.82x = 873,323.73 × 161,491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,215.82x = 141,034,516,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,034,516,341.57/582,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,237.52

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