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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,387.67, 750,659.22 and 168,041.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,387.67, 750,659.22 and 168,041.43 is: 252,088.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,387.67 : 750,659.22 = 168,041.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,387.67/750,659.22 = 168,041.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,387.67x = 750,659.22 × 168,041.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,387.67x = 126,141,848,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,141,848,771.49/500,387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,088.24

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