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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,373.95, 750,638.67 and 168,027.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,373.95, 750,638.67 and 168,027.71 is: 252,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,373.95 : 750,638.67 = 168,027.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,373.95/750,638.67 = 168,027.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,373.95x = 750,638.67 × 168,027.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,373.95x = 126,128,093,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,128,093,004.35/500,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,067.67

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