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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,996.80, 917,995.20 and 162,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,996.80, 917,995.20 and 162,716.80 is: 244,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,996.80 : 917,995.20 = 162,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,996.80/917,995.20 = 162,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,996.80x = 917,995.20 × 162,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,996.80x = 149,373,241,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,373,241,359.36/611,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,075.20

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