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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,082.10, 747,123.15 and 165,658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,082.10, 747,123.15 and 165,658.10 is: 248,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,082.10 : 747,123.15 = 165,658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,082.10/747,123.15 = 165,658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,082.10x = 747,123.15 × 165,658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,082.10x = 123,767,001,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,767,001,495.02/498,082.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,487.15

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