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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,524.84, 917,180.64 and 162,291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,524.84, 917,180.64 and 162,291.12 is: 243,408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,524.84 : 917,180.64 = 162,291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,524.84/917,180.64 = 162,291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,524.84x = 917,180.64 × 162,291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,524.84x = 148,850,272,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,850,272,904.50/611,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,408.38

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