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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,267.41, 916,857.83 and 161,978.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,267.41, 916,857.83 and 161,978.33 is: 242,956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,267.41 : 916,857.83 = 161,978.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,267.41/916,857.83 = 161,978.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,267.41x = 916,857.83 × 161,978.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,267.41x = 148,511,102,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,511,102,847.91/611,267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,956.03

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