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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,470.76, 757,952.58 and 168,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,470.76, 757,952.58 and 168,392.88 is: 252,504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,470.76 : 757,952.58 = 168,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,470.76/757,952.58 = 168,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,470.76x = 757,952.58 × 168,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,470.76x = 127,633,817,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,633,817,849.63/505,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,504.85

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