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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,026.52, 1,051,539.79 and 168,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,026.52, 1,051,539.79 and 168,547.56 is: 252,821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,026.52 : 1,051,539.79 = 168,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,026.52/1,051,539.79 = 168,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,026.52x = 1,051,539.79 × 168,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,026.52x = 177,234,465,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,234,465,847.41/701,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,821.34

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