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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,389.62, 750,662.22 and 168,043.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,389.62, 750,662.22 and 168,043.38 is: 252,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,389.62 : 750,662.22 = 168,043.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,389.62/750,662.22 = 168,043.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,389.62x = 750,662.22 × 168,043.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,389.62x = 126,143,816,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,143,816,687.10/500,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,091.19

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