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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,515.30, 498,444.90 and 163,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,515.30, 498,444.90 and 163,897.60 is: 245,684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,515.30 : 498,444.90 = 163,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,515.30/498,444.90 = 163,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,515.30x = 498,444.90 × 163,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,515.30x = 81,693,922,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,693,922,842.24/332,515.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,684.70

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