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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,048.76, 750,151.08 and 167,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,048.76, 750,151.08 and 167,547 is: 251,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,048.76 : 750,151.08 = 167,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,048.76/750,151.08 = 167,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,048.76x = 750,151.08 × 167,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,048.76x = 125,685,563,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,685,563,000.76/500,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,346.61

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