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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,381.80, 842,072.70 and 162,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,381.80, 842,072.70 and 162,035.60 is: 243,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,381.80 : 842,072.70 = 162,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,381.80/842,072.70 = 162,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,381.80x = 842,072.70 × 162,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,381.80x = 136,445,755,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,445,755,188.12/561,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,053.40

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