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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,494.60, 917,241.90 and 162,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,494.60, 917,241.90 and 162,214.60 is: 243,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,494.60 : 917,241.90 = 162,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,494.60/917,241.90 = 162,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,494.60x = 917,241.90 × 162,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,494.60x = 148,790,027,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,790,027,911.74/611,494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,321.90

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