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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,379.50, 750,647.01 and 168,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,379.50, 750,647.01 and 168,033.26 is: 252,076.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,379.50 : 750,647.01 = 168,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,379.50/750,647.01 = 168,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,379.50x = 750,647.01 × 168,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,379.50x = 126,133,664,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,133,664,199.55/500,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,076.00

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