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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,095.19, 750,208.70 and 163,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,095.19, 750,208.70 and 163,017.74 is: 244,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,095.19 : 750,208.70 = 163,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,095.19/750,208.70 = 163,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,095.19x = 750,208.70 × 163,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,095.19x = 122,297,324,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,297,324,111.73/500,095.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,548.09

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