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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,280.29, 916,877.13 and 161,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,280.29, 916,877.13 and 161,991.20 is: 242,975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,280.29 : 916,877.13 = 161,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,280.29/916,877.13 = 161,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,280.29x = 916,877.13 × 161,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,280.29x = 148,526,026,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,526,026,541.26/611,280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,975.32

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