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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,281.29, 916,878.63 and 161,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,281.29, 916,878.63 and 161,992.20 is: 242,976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,281.29 : 916,878.63 = 161,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,281.29/916,878.63 = 161,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,281.29x = 916,878.63 × 161,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,281.29x = 148,527,186,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,527,186,406.69/611,281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,976.82

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