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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,056.71, 750,008.87 and 163,096.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,056.71, 750,008.87 and 163,096.86 is: 244,620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,056.71 : 750,008.87 = 163,096.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,056.71/750,008.87 = 163,096.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,056.71x = 750,008.87 × 163,096.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,056.71x = 122,324,091,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,324,091,669.15/500,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,620.44

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