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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,215.96, 747,442.58 and 161,256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,215.96, 747,442.58 and 161,256.67 is: 241,923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,215.96 : 747,442.58 = 161,256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,215.96/747,442.58 = 161,256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,215.96x = 747,442.58 × 161,256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,215.96x = 120,530,103,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,530,103,450.02/498,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,923.41

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