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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,799.31, 808,169.67 and 164,822.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,799.31, 808,169.67 and 164,822.31 is: 247,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,799.31 : 808,169.67 = 164,822.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,799.31/808,169.67 = 164,822.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,799.31x = 808,169.67 × 164,822.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,799.31x = 133,204,391,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,204,391,881.34/538,799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,224.50

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