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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,884.78, 754,165.89 and 165,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,884.78, 754,165.89 and 165,849.72 is: 248,721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,884.78 : 754,165.89 = 165,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,884.78/754,165.89 = 165,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,884.78x = 754,165.89 × 165,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,884.78x = 125,078,201,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,078,201,690.05/502,884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,721.39

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