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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,996.48, 565,535.94 and 163,617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,996.48, 565,535.94 and 163,617.70 is: 245,444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,996.48 : 565,535.94 = 163,617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,996.48/565,535.94 = 163,617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,996.48x = 565,535.94 × 163,617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,996.48x = 92,531,689,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,531,689,770.14/376,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,444.44

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