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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,223.26, 873,334.88 and 161,499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,223.26, 873,334.88 and 161,499.12 is: 242,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,223.26 : 873,334.88 = 161,499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,223.26/873,334.88 = 161,499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,223.26x = 873,334.88 × 161,499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,223.26x = 141,042,814,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,042,814,585.31/582,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,248.68

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