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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,183.62, 841,899.81 and 161,793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,183.62, 841,899.81 and 161,793.22 is: 242,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,183.62 : 841,899.81 = 161,793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,183.62/841,899.81 = 161,793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,183.62x = 841,899.81 × 161,793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,183.62x = 136,213,684,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,213,684,414.95/561,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,725.70

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