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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,255.40, 813,237.30 and 163,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,255.40, 813,237.30 and 163,175.40 is: 244,719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,255.40 : 813,237.30 = 163,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,255.40/813,237.30 = 163,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,255.40x = 813,237.30 × 163,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,255.40x = 132,700,321,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,700,321,722.42/542,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,719.23

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