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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,523.10, 917,284.65 and 162,243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,523.10, 917,284.65 and 162,243.10 is: 243,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,523.10 : 917,284.65 = 162,243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,523.10/917,284.65 = 162,243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,523.10x = 917,284.65 × 162,243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,523.10x = 148,823,105,198.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,823,105,198.42/611,523.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,364.65

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