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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,305.03, 841,856.12 and 161,847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,305.03, 841,856.12 and 161,847.59 is: 242,742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,305.03 : 841,856.12 = 161,847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,305.03/841,856.12 = 161,847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,305.03x = 841,856.12 × 161,847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,305.03x = 136,252,383,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,252,383,339.51/561,305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,742.14

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