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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,537.81, 750,649.84 and 163,501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,537.81, 750,649.84 and 163,501.67 is: 245,201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,537.81 : 750,649.84 = 163,501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,537.81/750,649.84 = 163,501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,537.81x = 750,649.84 × 163,501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,537.81x = 122,732,502,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,732,502,425.23/500,537.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,201.26

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