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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,932.51, 748,388.15 and 161,972.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,932.51, 748,388.15 and 161,972.67 is: 242,955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,932.51 : 748,388.15 = 161,972.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,932.51/748,388.15 = 161,972.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,932.51x = 748,388.15 × 161,972.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,932.51x = 121,218,426,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,218,426,042.00/498,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,955.56

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