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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,246.40, 813,223.80 and 163,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,246.40, 813,223.80 and 163,166.40 is: 244,705.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,246.40 : 813,223.80 = 163,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,246.40/813,223.80 = 163,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,246.40x = 813,223.80 × 163,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,246.40x = 132,690,799,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,690,799,840.32/542,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,705.73

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