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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,265.08, 496,695.12 and 162,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,265.08, 496,695.12 and 162,571.24 is: 243,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,265.08 : 496,695.12 = 162,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,265.08/496,695.12 = 162,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,265.08x = 496,695.12 × 162,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,265.08x = 80,748,341,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,748,341,560.35/331,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,757.48

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