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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,182.49, 1,051,773.74 and 168,703.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,182.49, 1,051,773.74 and 168,703.53 is: 253,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,182.49 : 1,051,773.74 = 168,703.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,182.49/1,051,773.74 = 168,703.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,182.49x = 1,051,773.74 × 168,703.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,182.49x = 177,437,942,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,437,942,699.30/701,182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,055.30

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