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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,870.30, 498,977.40 and 164,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,870.30, 498,977.40 and 164,252.60 is: 246,217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,870.30 : 498,977.40 = 164,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,870.30/498,977.40 = 164,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,870.30x = 498,977.40 × 164,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,870.30x = 81,958,335,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,958,335,291.24/332,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,217.03

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