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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,254.53, 496,928.26 and 162,781.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,254.53, 496,928.26 and 162,781.49 is: 244,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,254.53 : 496,928.26 = 162,781.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,254.53/496,928.26 = 162,781.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,254.53x = 496,928.26 × 162,781.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,254.53x = 80,890,719,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,890,719,287.36/331,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,195.06

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