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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,166.08, 757,790.08 and 168,194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,166.08, 757,790.08 and 168,194.56 is: 252,305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,166.08 : 757,790.08 = 168,194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,166.08/757,790.08 = 168,194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,166.08x = 757,790.08 × 168,194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,166.08x = 127,456,169,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,456,169,077.97/505,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,305.48

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