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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,222.36, 750,412.02 and 163,185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,222.36, 750,412.02 and 163,185.23 is: 244,803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,222.36 : 750,412.02 = 163,185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,222.36/750,412.02 = 163,185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,222.36x = 750,412.02 × 163,185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,222.36x = 122,456,158,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,456,158,078.47/500,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,803.45

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