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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,160.38, 749,863.26 and 162,999.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,160.38, 749,863.26 and 162,999.71 is: 244,376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,160.38 : 749,863.26 = 162,999.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,160.38/749,863.26 = 162,999.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,160.38x = 749,863.26 × 162,999.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,160.38x = 122,227,490,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,227,490,170.34/500,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,376.59

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