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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,101.63, 747,225.34 and 161,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,101.63, 747,225.34 and 161,030.25 is: 241,568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,101.63 : 747,225.34 = 161,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,101.63/747,225.34 = 161,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,101.63x = 747,225.34 × 161,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,101.63x = 120,325,882,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,325,882,903.96/498,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,568.94

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