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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,528.80, 917,293.20 and 162,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,528.80, 917,293.20 and 162,248.80 is: 243,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,528.80 : 917,293.20 = 162,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,528.80/917,293.20 = 162,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,528.80x = 917,293.20 × 162,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,528.80x = 148,829,720,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,829,720,948.16/611,528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,373.20

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