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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,299.92, 882,333.69 and 161,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,299.92, 882,333.69 and 161,725.68 is: 242,556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,299.92 : 882,333.69 = 161,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,299.92/882,333.69 = 161,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,299.92x = 882,333.69 × 161,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,299.92x = 142,696,016,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,696,016,002.16/588,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,556.58

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