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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,872.12, 625,496.82 and 164,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,872.12, 625,496.82 and 164,083 is: 246,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,872.12 : 625,496.82 = 164,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,872.12/625,496.82 = 164,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,872.12x = 625,496.82 × 164,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,872.12x = 102,633,394,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,633,394,716.06/416,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,198.75

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