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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,223, 750,406.62 and 163,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,223, 750,406.62 and 163,180.26 is: 244,793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,223 : 750,406.62 = 163,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,223/750,406.62 = 163,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,223x = 750,406.62 × 163,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,223x = 122,451,547,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,451,547,357.32/500,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,793.92

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