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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,658.76, 1,050,988.15 and 168,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,658.76, 1,050,988.15 and 168,179.79 is: 252,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,658.76 : 1,050,988.15 = 168,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,658.76/1,050,988.15 = 168,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,658.76x = 1,050,988.15 × 168,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,658.76x = 176,754,961,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,754,961,997.83/700,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,269.68

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