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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,111.42, 786,166.65 and 164,284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,111.42, 786,166.65 and 164,284.86 is: 246,427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,111.42 : 786,166.65 = 164,284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,111.42/786,166.65 = 164,284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,111.42x = 786,166.65 × 164,284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,111.42x = 129,155,278,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,155,278,031.92/524,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,427.14

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