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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,033.60, 1,051,550.40 and 168,554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,033.60, 1,051,550.40 and 168,554.62 is: 252,831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,033.60 : 1,051,550.40 = 168,554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,033.60/1,051,550.40 = 168,554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,033.60x = 1,051,550.40 × 168,554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,033.60x = 177,243,680,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,243,680,029.37/701,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,831.93

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