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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,503.80, 917,255.70 and 162,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,503.80, 917,255.70 and 162,223.80 is: 243,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,503.80 : 917,255.70 = 162,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,503.80/917,255.70 = 162,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,503.80x = 917,255.70 × 162,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,503.80x = 148,800,705,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,800,705,225.66/611,503.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,335.70

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