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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,304.53, 841,855.37 and 161,847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,304.53, 841,855.37 and 161,847.09 is: 242,741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,304.53 : 841,855.37 = 161,847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,304.53/841,855.37 = 161,847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,304.53x = 841,855.37 × 161,847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,304.53x = 136,251,841,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,251,841,026.14/561,304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,741.39

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