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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,511.80, 747,767.70 and 166,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,511.80, 747,767.70 and 166,087.80 is: 249,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,511.80 : 747,767.70 = 166,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,511.80/747,767.70 = 166,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,511.80x = 747,767.70 × 166,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,511.80x = 124,195,092,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,195,092,204.06/498,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,131.70

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