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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,024.52, 1,051,536.79 and 168,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,024.52, 1,051,536.79 and 168,545.56 is: 252,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,024.52 : 1,051,536.79 = 168,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,024.52/1,051,536.79 = 168,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,024.52x = 1,051,536.79 × 168,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,024.52x = 177,231,855,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,231,855,736.56/701,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,818.34

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