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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,526.10, 917,289.15 and 162,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,526.10, 917,289.15 and 162,246.10 is: 243,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,526.10 : 917,289.15 = 162,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,526.10/917,289.15 = 162,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,526.10x = 917,289.15 × 162,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,526.10x = 148,826,587,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,826,587,159.82/611,526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,369.15

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