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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,036.76, 750,133.08 and 167,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,036.76, 750,133.08 and 167,535 is: 251,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,036.76 : 750,133.08 = 167,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,036.76/750,133.08 = 167,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,036.76x = 750,133.08 × 167,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,036.76x = 125,673,545,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,673,545,557.80/500,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,328.61

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