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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,991.70, 509,987.55 and 162,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,991.70, 509,987.55 and 162,844.70 is: 244,267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,991.70 : 509,987.55 = 162,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,991.70/509,987.55 = 162,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,991.70x = 509,987.55 × 162,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,991.70x = 83,048,769,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,048,769,583.49/339,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,267.05

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