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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,023.78, 1,051,535.67 and 168,544.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,023.78, 1,051,535.67 and 168,544.81 is: 252,817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,023.78 : 1,051,535.67 = 168,544.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,023.78/1,051,535.67 = 168,544.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,023.78x = 1,051,535.67 × 168,544.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,023.78x = 177,230,877,079.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,230,877,079.53/701,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,817.21

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