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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,034.60, 1,051,551.90 and 168,555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,034.60, 1,051,551.90 and 168,555.62 is: 252,833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,034.60 : 1,051,551.90 = 168,555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,034.60/1,051,551.90 = 168,555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,034.60x = 1,051,551.90 × 168,555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,034.60x = 177,244,982,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,244,982,466.68/701,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,833.43

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