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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,158.32, 750,228.84 and 167,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,158.32, 750,228.84 and 167,734.32 is: 251,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,158.32 : 750,228.84 = 167,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,158.32/750,228.84 = 167,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,158.32x = 750,228.84 × 167,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,158.32x = 125,839,124,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,839,124,321.79/500,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,598.58

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