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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,029.02, 1,051,543.55 and 168,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,029.02, 1,051,543.55 and 168,550.08 is: 252,825.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,029.02 : 1,051,543.55 = 168,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,029.02/1,051,543.55 = 168,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,029.02x = 1,051,543.55 × 168,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,029.02x = 177,237,745,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,237,745,954.07/701,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,825.12

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