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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,410.68, 757,862.50 and 168,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,410.68, 757,862.50 and 168,332.84 is: 252,414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,410.68 : 757,862.50 = 168,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,410.68/757,862.50 = 168,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,410.68x = 757,862.50 × 168,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,410.68x = 127,573,146,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,573,146,954.50/505,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,414.82

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