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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,160.32, 750,231.84 and 167,736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,160.32, 750,231.84 and 167,736.32 is: 251,601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,160.32 : 750,231.84 = 167,736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,160.32/750,231.84 = 167,736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,160.32x = 750,231.84 × 167,736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,160.32x = 125,841,127,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,841,127,988.43/500,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,601.58

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