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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,212.39, 498,300.72 and 163,564.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,212.39, 498,300.72 and 163,564.59 is: 245,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,212.39 : 498,300.72 = 163,564.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,212.39/498,300.72 = 163,564.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,212.39x = 498,300.72 × 163,564.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,212.39x = 81,504,352,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,504,352,963.50/332,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,338.09

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