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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,066.11, 882,108.84 and 161,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,066.11, 882,108.84 and 161,599.27 is: 242,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,066.11 : 882,108.84 = 161,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,066.11/882,108.84 = 161,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,066.11x = 882,108.84 × 161,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,066.11x = 142,548,143,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,548,143,750.23/588,066.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,401.56

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