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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,295.65, 882,341.91 and 156,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,295.65, 882,341.91 and 156,016.11 is: 233,997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,295.65 : 882,341.91 = 156,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,295.65/882,341.91 = 156,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,295.65x = 882,341.91 × 156,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,295.65x = 137,659,552,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,659,552,488.17/588,295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,997.23

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