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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,848, 808,304.40 and 164,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,848, 808,304.40 and 164,874.24 is: 247,321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,848 : 808,304.40 = 164,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,848/808,304.40 = 164,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,848x = 808,304.40 × 164,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,848x = 133,268,573,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,268,573,638.66/538,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,321.27

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