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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,580.60, 917,370.90 and 162,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,580.60, 917,370.90 and 162,370.80 is: 243,556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,580.60 : 917,370.90 = 162,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,580.60/917,370.90 = 162,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,580.60x = 917,370.90 × 162,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,580.60x = 148,954,246,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,954,246,929.72/611,580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,556.20

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