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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,163.32, 750,236.34 and 167,739.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,163.32, 750,236.34 and 167,739.32 is: 251,606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,163.32 : 750,236.34 = 167,739.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,163.32/750,236.34 = 167,739.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,163.32x = 750,236.34 × 167,739.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,163.32x = 125,844,133,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,844,133,510.89/500,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,606.08

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