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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,037.03, 1,051,555.05 and 168,557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,037.03, 1,051,555.05 and 168,557.88 is: 252,836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,037.03 : 1,051,555.05 = 168,557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,037.03/1,051,555.05 = 168,557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,037.03x = 1,051,555.05 × 168,557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,037.03x = 177,247,889,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,247,889,931.29/701,037.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,836.70

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