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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,140.03, 753,320.91 and 165,284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,140.03, 753,320.91 and 165,284.31 is: 247,962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,140.03 : 753,320.91 = 165,284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,140.03/753,320.91 = 165,284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,140.03x = 753,320.91 × 165,284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,140.03x = 124,512,126,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,512,126,817.92/502,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,962.96

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