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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,032.52, 1,051,548.30 and 168,553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,032.52, 1,051,548.30 and 168,553.37 is: 252,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,032.52 : 1,051,548.30 = 168,553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,032.52/1,051,548.30 = 168,553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,032.52x = 1,051,548.30 × 168,553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,032.52x = 177,242,004,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,242,004,425.03/701,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,829.93

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