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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,088.78, 750,157.34 and 163,128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,088.78, 750,157.34 and 163,128.78 is: 244,701.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,088.78 : 750,157.34 = 163,128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,088.78/750,157.34 = 163,128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,088.78x = 750,157.34 × 163,128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,088.78x = 122,372,250,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,372,250,866.60/500,088.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,701.05

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