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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,983.10, 559,474.65 and 163,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,983.10, 559,474.65 and 163,031.10 is: 244,546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,983.10 : 559,474.65 = 163,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,983.10/559,474.65 = 163,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,983.10x = 559,474.65 × 163,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,983.10x = 91,211,767,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,211,767,611.62/372,983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,546.65

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