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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,313.10, 917,010.15 and 162,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,313.10, 917,010.15 and 162,027.70 is: 243,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,313.10 : 917,010.15 = 162,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,313.10/917,010.15 = 162,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,313.10x = 917,010.15 × 162,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,313.10x = 148,581,045,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,581,045,481.16/611,313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,052.28

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