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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,068.70, 882,112.71 and 161,601.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,068.70, 882,112.71 and 161,601.85 is: 242,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,068.70 : 882,112.71 = 161,601.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,068.70/882,112.71 = 161,601.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,068.70x = 882,112.71 × 161,601.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,068.70x = 142,551,043,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,551,043,639.23/588,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,405.43

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