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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,096.81, 750,211.13 and 163,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,096.81, 750,211.13 and 163,019.36 is: 244,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,096.81 : 750,211.13 = 163,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,096.81/750,211.13 = 163,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,096.81x = 750,211.13 × 163,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,096.81x = 122,298,940,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,298,940,560.55/500,096.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,550.53

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