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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,049.76, 750,152.58 and 167,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,049.76, 750,152.58 and 167,548 is: 251,348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,049.76 : 750,152.58 = 167,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,049.76/750,152.58 = 167,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,049.76x = 750,152.58 × 167,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,049.76x = 125,686,564,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,686,564,473.84/500,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,348.11

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