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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,157.68, 876,238.32 and 163,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,157.68, 876,238.32 and 163,437.20 is: 245,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,157.68 : 876,238.32 = 163,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,157.68/876,238.32 = 163,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,157.68x = 876,238.32 × 163,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,157.68x = 143,209,937,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,209,937,553.50/584,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,156.30

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