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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,095.13, 750,208.60 and 163,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,095.13, 750,208.60 and 163,017.68 is: 244,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,095.13 : 750,208.60 = 163,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,095.13/750,208.60 = 163,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,095.13x = 750,208.60 × 163,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,095.13x = 122,297,261,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,297,261,940.78/500,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,548.00

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