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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,157.44, 778,731.24 and 164,171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,157.44, 778,731.24 and 164,171.52 is: 246,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,157.44 : 778,731.24 = 164,171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,157.44/778,731.24 = 164,171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,157.44x = 778,731.24 × 164,171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,157.44x = 127,845,491,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,845,491,342.29/519,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,255.72

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