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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,494.20, 917,241.30 and 168,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,494.20, 917,241.30 and 168,262.20 is: 252,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,494.20 : 917,241.30 = 168,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,494.20/917,241.30 = 168,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,494.20x = 917,241.30 × 168,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,494.20x = 154,337,039,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,337,039,068.86/611,494.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,393.30

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