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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,034.03, 1,051,550.55 and 168,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,034.03, 1,051,550.55 and 168,554.88 is: 252,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,034.03 : 1,051,550.55 = 168,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,034.03/1,051,550.55 = 168,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,034.03x = 1,051,550.55 × 168,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,034.03x = 177,243,976,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,243,976,769.18/701,034.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,832.20

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