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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,050.76, 750,154.08 and 167,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,050.76, 750,154.08 and 167,549 is: 251,349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,050.76 : 750,154.08 = 167,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,050.76/750,154.08 = 167,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,050.76x = 750,154.08 × 167,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,050.76x = 125,687,565,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,687,565,949.92/500,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,349.61

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