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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,771.02, 754,179.46 and 165,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,771.02, 754,179.46 and 165,841.02 is: 248,769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,771.02 : 754,179.46 = 165,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,771.02/754,179.46 = 165,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,771.02x = 754,179.46 × 165,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,771.02x = 125,073,890,494.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,073,890,494.85/502,771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,769.09

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