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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,296.65, 882,343.41 and 156,017.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,296.65, 882,343.41 and 156,017.11 is: 233,998.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,296.65 : 882,343.41 = 156,017.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,296.65/882,343.41 = 156,017.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,296.65x = 882,343.41 × 156,017.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,296.65x = 137,660,668,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,660,668,855.75/588,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,998.73

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