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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,173.99, 1,051,761 and 168,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,173.99, 1,051,761 and 168,695.02 is: 253,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,173.99 : 1,051,761 = 168,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,173.99/1,051,761 = 168,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,173.99x = 1,051,761 × 168,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,173.99x = 177,426,842,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,426,842,930.22/701,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,042.53

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