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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,377.88, 750,644.58 and 168,031.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,377.88, 750,644.58 and 168,031.64 is: 252,073.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,377.88 : 750,644.58 = 168,031.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,377.88/750,644.58 = 168,031.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,377.88x = 750,644.58 × 168,031.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,377.88x = 126,132,036,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,132,036,081.29/500,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,073.57

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