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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,501.60, 917,252.40 and 162,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,501.60, 917,252.40 and 162,221.60 is: 243,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,501.60 : 917,252.40 = 162,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,501.60/917,252.40 = 162,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,501.60x = 917,252.40 × 162,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,501.60x = 148,798,151,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,798,151,931.84/611,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,332.40

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