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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,237.40, 498,015.90 and 163,498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,237.40, 498,015.90 and 163,498.20 is: 245,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,237.40 : 498,015.90 = 163,498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,237.40/498,015.90 = 163,498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,237.40x = 498,015.90 × 163,498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,237.40x = 81,424,703,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,424,703,221.38/332,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,079.88

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