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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,185.87, 750,398.15 and 163,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,185.87, 750,398.15 and 163,227.14 is: 244,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,185.87 : 750,398.15 = 163,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,185.87/750,398.15 = 163,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,185.87x = 750,398.15 × 163,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,185.87x = 122,485,346,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,485,346,169.85/500,185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,879.66

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