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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,126.75, 750,222.36 and 175,875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,126.75, 750,222.36 and 175,875.07 is: 263,823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,126.75 : 750,222.36 = 175,875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,126.75/750,222.36 = 175,875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,126.75x = 750,222.36 × 175,875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,126.75x = 131,945,408,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,945,408,205.01/500,126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,823.94

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