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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,177.28, 757,886.57 and 168,220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,177.28, 757,886.57 and 168,220.86 is: 252,371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,177.28 : 757,886.57 = 168,220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,177.28/757,886.57 = 168,220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,177.28x = 757,886.57 × 168,220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,177.28x = 127,492,328,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,492,328,166.33/505,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,371.46

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