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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,328.76, 757,739.58 and 168,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,328.76, 757,739.58 and 168,250.68 is: 252,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,328.76 : 757,739.58 = 168,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,328.76/757,739.58 = 168,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,328.76x = 757,739.58 × 168,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,328.76x = 127,490,199,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,490,199,597.91/505,328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,291.60

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