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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,273.54, 916,867.02 and 161,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,273.54, 916,867.02 and 161,984.46 is: 242,965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,273.54 : 916,867.02 = 161,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,273.54/916,867.02 = 161,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,273.54x = 916,867.02 × 161,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,273.54x = 148,518,209,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,518,209,126.51/611,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,965.22

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