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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,209.60, 750,327.78 and 163,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,209.60, 750,327.78 and 163,270.72 is: 244,910.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,209.60 : 750,327.78 = 163,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,209.60/750,327.78 = 163,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,209.60x = 750,327.78 × 163,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,209.60x = 122,506,556,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,506,556,876.60/500,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,910.45

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