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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,502.80, 917,254.20 and 162,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,502.80, 917,254.20 and 162,222.80 is: 243,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,502.80 : 917,254.20 = 162,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,502.80/917,254.20 = 162,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,502.80x = 917,254.20 × 162,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,502.80x = 148,799,544,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,799,544,635.76/611,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,334.20

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