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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,059, 750,166.64 and 163,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,059, 750,166.64 and 163,021.44 is: 244,557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,059 : 750,166.64 = 163,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,059/750,166.64 = 163,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,059x = 750,166.64 × 163,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,059x = 122,293,245,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,293,245,892.76/500,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,557.63

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