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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,404.68, 881,107.70 and 160,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,404.68, 881,107.70 and 160,944.14 is: 241,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,404.68 : 881,107.70 = 160,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,404.68/881,107.70 = 160,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,404.68x = 881,107.70 × 160,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,404.68x = 141,809,121,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,809,121,023.88/587,404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,416.40

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