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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,170.23, 1,051,755.36 and 168,691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,170.23, 1,051,755.36 and 168,691.25 is: 253,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,170.23 : 1,051,755.36 = 168,691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,170.23/1,051,755.36 = 168,691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,170.23x = 1,051,755.36 × 168,691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,170.23x = 177,421,926,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,421,926,372.60/701,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,036.88

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