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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,658.93, 1,050,988.41 and 168,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,658.93, 1,050,988.41 and 168,179.96 is: 252,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,658.93 : 1,050,988.41 = 168,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,658.93/1,050,988.41 = 168,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,658.93x = 1,050,988.41 × 168,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,658.93x = 176,755,187,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,755,187,020.08/700,658.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,269.94

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