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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,231.70, 750,466.92 and 163,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,231.70, 750,466.92 and 163,273.02 is: 244,948.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,231.70 : 750,466.92 = 163,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,231.70/750,466.92 = 163,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,231.70x = 750,466.92 × 163,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,231.70x = 122,530,998,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,530,998,236.52/500,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,948.49

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