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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,990.15, 883,380.06 and 156,710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,990.15, 883,380.06 and 156,710.10 is: 235,037.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,990.15 : 883,380.06 = 156,710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,990.15/883,380.06 = 156,710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,990.15x = 883,380.06 × 156,710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,990.15x = 138,434,577,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,434,577,540.61/588,990.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,037.17

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