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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,146.87, 882,150.19 and 161,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,146.87, 882,150.19 and 161,726.02 is: 242,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,146.87 : 882,150.19 = 161,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,146.87/882,150.19 = 161,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,146.87x = 882,150.19 × 161,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,146.87x = 142,666,637,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,666,637,570.96/588,146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,569.75

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