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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,021.15, 1,051,531.73 and 168,542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,021.15, 1,051,531.73 and 168,542.18 is: 252,813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,021.15 : 1,051,531.73 = 168,542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,021.15/1,051,531.73 = 168,542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,021.15x = 1,051,531.73 × 168,542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,021.15x = 177,227,450,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,227,450,113.37/701,021.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,813.27

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