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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,359.68, 750,541.04 and 121,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,359.68, 750,541.04 and 121,278.92 is: 181,918.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,359.68 : 750,541.04 = 121,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,359.68/750,541.04 = 121,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,359.68x = 750,541.04 × 121,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,359.68x = 91,024,807,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,024,807,064.37/500,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,918.75

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