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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,281.94, 778,951.29 and 164,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,281.94, 778,951.29 and 164,269.56 is: 246,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,281.94 : 778,951.29 = 164,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,281.94/778,951.29 = 164,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,281.94x = 778,951.29 × 164,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,281.94x = 127,957,985,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,957,985,669.73/519,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,413.32

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