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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,189.91, 499,634.61 and 164,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,189.91, 499,634.61 and 164,644.50 is: 246,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,189.91 : 499,634.61 = 164,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,189.91/499,634.61 = 164,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,189.91x = 499,634.61 × 164,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,189.91x = 82,262,090,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,262,090,546.15/333,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,892.50

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