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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,286.30, 916,929.45 and 162,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,286.30, 916,929.45 and 162,006.30 is: 243,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,286.30 : 916,929.45 = 162,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,286.30/916,929.45 = 162,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,286.30x = 916,929.45 × 162,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,286.30x = 148,548,347,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,548,347,555.54/611,286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,009.45

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