Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,298.92, 882,332.19 and 161,724.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588,298.92, 882,332.19 and 161,724.68 is: 242,555.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,298.92 : 882,332.19 = 161,724.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,298.92/882,332.19 = 161,724.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,298.92x = 882,332.19 × 161,724.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,298.92x = 142,694,888,253.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,694,888,253.23/588,298.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,555.07
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