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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,231.73, 813,386.48 and 163,122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,231.73, 813,386.48 and 163,122.57 is: 244,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,231.73 : 813,386.48 = 163,122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,231.73/813,386.48 = 163,122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,231.73x = 813,386.48 × 163,122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,231.73x = 132,681,692,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,681,692,205.24/542,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,695.55

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