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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,261.81, 496,940.54 and 162,791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,261.81, 496,940.54 and 162,791.73 is: 244,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,261.81 : 496,940.54 = 162,791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,261.81/496,940.54 = 162,791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,261.81x = 496,940.54 × 162,791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,261.81x = 80,897,809,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,897,809,399.78/331,261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,211.10

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