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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,042.08, 748,681.56 and 162,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,042.08, 748,681.56 and 162,083.88 is: 243,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,042.08 : 748,681.56 = 162,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,042.08/748,681.56 = 162,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,042.08x = 748,681.56 × 162,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,042.08x = 121,349,212,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,349,212,129.25/499,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,164.29

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