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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,581.50, 777,872.25 and 168,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,581.50, 777,872.25 and 168,373.50 is: 252,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,581.50 : 777,872.25 = 168,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,581.50/777,872.25 = 168,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,581.50x = 777,872.25 × 168,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,581.50x = 130,973,073,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,973,073,285.38/518,581.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,560.25

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