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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,996.70, 509,995.05 and 162,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,996.70, 509,995.05 and 162,849.70 is: 244,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,996.70 : 509,995.05 = 162,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,996.70/509,995.05 = 162,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,996.70x = 509,995.05 × 162,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,996.70x = 83,052,540,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,052,540,893.99/339,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,274.55

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