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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,541.70, 842,062.26 and 162,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,541.70, 842,062.26 and 162,087.50 is: 243,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,541.70 : 842,062.26 = 162,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,541.70/842,062.26 = 162,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,541.70x = 842,062.26 × 162,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,541.70x = 136,487,766,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,487,766,567.75/561,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,059.00

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