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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,191.41, 841,911.50 and 161,801.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,191.41, 841,911.50 and 161,801.01 is: 242,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,191.41 : 841,911.50 = 161,801.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,191.41/841,911.50 = 161,801.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,191.41x = 841,911.50 × 161,801.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,191.41x = 136,222,130,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,222,130,221.61/561,191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,737.38

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