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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,747.26, 753,960.66 and 165,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,747.26, 753,960.66 and 165,725.09 is: 248,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,747.26 : 753,960.66 = 165,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,747.26/753,960.66 = 165,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,747.26x = 753,960.66 × 165,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,747.26x = 124,950,196,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,950,196,671.04/502,747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,534.82

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