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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,030.52, 1,051,545.81 and 168,551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,030.52, 1,051,545.81 and 168,551.58 is: 252,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,030.52 : 1,051,545.81 = 168,551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,030.52/1,051,545.81 = 168,551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,030.52x = 1,051,545.81 × 168,551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,030.52x = 177,239,707,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,239,707,717.88/701,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,827.38

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