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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,027.52, 1,051,541.28 and 168,548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,027.52, 1,051,541.28 and 168,548.55 is: 252,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,027.52 : 1,051,541.28 = 168,548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,027.52/1,051,541.28 = 168,548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,027.52x = 1,051,541.28 × 168,548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,027.52x = 177,235,758,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,235,758,009.14/701,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,822.83

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