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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,521.60, 917,282.40 and 162,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,521.60, 917,282.40 and 162,241.60 is: 243,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,521.60 : 917,282.40 = 162,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,521.60/917,282.40 = 162,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,521.60x = 917,282.40 × 162,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,521.60x = 148,821,364,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,821,364,227.84/611,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,362.40

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