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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,299.30, 882,332.75 and 161,725.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,299.30, 882,332.75 and 161,725.05 is: 242,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,299.30 : 882,332.75 = 161,725.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,299.30/882,332.75 = 161,725.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,299.30x = 882,332.75 × 161,725.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,299.30x = 142,695,311,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,695,311,216.98/588,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,555.64

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