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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,441.70, 917,162.55 and 168,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,441.70, 917,162.55 and 168,209.70 is: 252,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,441.70 : 917,162.55 = 168,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,441.70/917,162.55 = 168,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,441.70x = 917,162.55 × 168,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,441.70x = 154,275,637,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,275,637,386.74/611,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,314.55

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