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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,148.08, 805,740.12 and 163,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,148.08, 805,740.12 and 163,170 is: 244,760.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,148.08 : 805,740.12 = 163,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,148.08/805,740.12 = 163,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,148.08x = 805,740.12 × 163,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,148.08x = 131,472,615,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,472,615,380.40/537,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,760.47

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