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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,031.02, 1,051,546.56 and 168,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,031.02, 1,051,546.56 and 168,552.08 is: 252,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,031.02 : 1,051,546.56 = 168,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,031.02/1,051,546.56 = 168,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,031.02x = 1,051,546.56 × 168,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,031.02x = 177,240,359,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,240,359,904.85/701,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,828.13

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