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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,274.32, 765,504.36 and 168,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,274.32, 765,504.36 and 168,737.28 is: 253,136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,274.32 : 765,504.36 = 168,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,274.32/765,504.36 = 168,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,274.32x = 765,504.36 × 168,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,274.32x = 129,169,123,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,169,123,534.54/510,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,136.63

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