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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,057.38, 748,800.59 and 162,201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,057.38, 748,800.59 and 162,201.33 is: 243,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,057.38 : 748,800.59 = 162,201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,057.38/748,800.59 = 162,201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,057.38x = 748,800.59 × 162,201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,057.38x = 121,456,451,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,456,451,602.79/499,057.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,371.72

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