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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,333.26, 757,746.33 and 168,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,333.26, 757,746.33 and 168,255.18 is: 252,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,333.26 : 757,746.33 = 168,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,333.26/757,746.33 = 168,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,333.26x = 757,746.33 × 168,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,333.26x = 127,494,745,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,494,745,148.49/505,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,298.34

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