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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,185.68, 750,397.87 and 163,226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,185.68, 750,397.87 and 163,226.95 is: 244,879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,185.68 : 750,397.87 = 163,226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,185.68/750,397.87 = 163,226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,185.68x = 750,397.87 × 163,226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,185.68x = 122,485,158,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,485,158,155.62/500,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,879.38

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