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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,066.86, 882,109.97 and 161,600.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,066.86, 882,109.97 and 161,600.02 is: 242,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,066.86 : 882,109.97 = 161,600.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,066.86/882,109.97 = 161,600.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,066.86x = 882,109.97 × 161,600.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,066.86x = 142,548,987,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,548,987,986.20/588,066.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,402.69

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