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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,028.52, 1,051,542.78 and 168,549.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,028.52, 1,051,542.78 and 168,549.55 is: 252,824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,028.52 : 1,051,542.78 = 168,549.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,028.52/1,051,542.78 = 168,549.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,028.52x = 1,051,542.78 × 168,549.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,028.52x = 177,237,062,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,237,062,374.75/701,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,824.33

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