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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,993.31, 1,051,489.58 and 168,514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,993.31, 1,051,489.58 and 168,514.18 is: 252,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,993.31 : 1,051,489.58 = 168,514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,993.31/1,051,489.58 = 168,514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,993.31x = 1,051,489.58 × 168,514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,993.31x = 177,190,900,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,190,900,880.95/700,993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,771.17

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