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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,612.26, 842,252 and 162,256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,612.26, 842,252 and 162,256.62 is: 243,336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,612.26 : 842,252 = 162,256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,612.26/842,252 = 162,256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,612.26x = 842,252 × 162,256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,612.26x = 136,660,962,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,660,962,708.24/561,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,336.86

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