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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,206.89, 498,292.47 and 163,559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,206.89, 498,292.47 and 163,559.09 is: 245,329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,206.89 : 498,292.47 = 163,559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,206.89/498,292.47 = 163,559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,206.89x = 498,292.47 × 163,559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,206.89x = 81,500,260,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,500,260,455.59/332,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,329.83

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