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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,311.60, 917,007.90 and 162,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,311.60, 917,007.90 and 162,026.20 is: 243,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,311.60 : 917,007.90 = 162,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,311.60/917,007.90 = 162,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,311.60x = 917,007.90 × 162,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,311.60x = 148,579,305,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,579,305,406.98/611,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,050.03

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