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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,059.70, 750,013.38 and 163,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,059.70, 750,013.38 and 163,099.86 is: 244,624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,059.70 : 750,013.38 = 163,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,059.70/750,013.38 = 163,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,059.70x = 750,013.38 × 163,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,059.70x = 122,327,077,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,327,077,276.13/500,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,624.95

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