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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,971.13, 881,954.98 and 161,507.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,971.13, 881,954.98 and 161,507.37 is: 242,260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,971.13 : 881,954.98 = 161,507.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,971.13/881,954.98 = 161,507.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,971.13x = 881,954.98 × 161,507.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,971.13x = 142,442,229,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,442,229,278.20/587,971.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,260.58

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