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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,803.82, 808,176.41 and 164,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,803.82, 808,176.41 and 164,826.82 is: 247,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,803.82 : 808,176.41 = 164,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,803.82/808,176.41 = 164,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,803.82x = 808,176.41 × 164,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,803.82x = 133,209,147,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,209,147,659.32/538,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,231.26

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