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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,020.15, 1,051,530.23 and 168,541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,020.15, 1,051,530.23 and 168,541.18 is: 252,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,020.15 : 1,051,530.23 = 168,541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,020.15/1,051,530.23 = 168,541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,020.15x = 1,051,530.23 × 168,541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,020.15x = 177,226,144,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,226,144,927.17/701,020.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,811.77

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