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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,043, 1,051,564.02 and 168,563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,043, 1,051,564.02 and 168,563.88 is: 252,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,043 : 1,051,564.02 = 168,563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,043/1,051,564.02 = 168,563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,043x = 1,051,564.02 × 168,563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,043x = 177,255,711,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,255,711,279.60/701,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,845.70

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