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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,045.76, 807,066.08 and 164,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,045.76, 807,066.08 and 164,067.52 is: 246,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,045.76 : 807,066.08 = 164,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,045.76/807,066.08 = 164,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,045.76x = 807,066.08 × 164,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,045.76x = 132,413,330,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,413,330,221.72/538,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,100.50

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