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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,218.24, 1,051,827.31 and 168,739.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,218.24, 1,051,827.31 and 168,739.33 is: 253,108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,218.24 : 1,051,827.31 = 168,739.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,218.24/1,051,827.31 = 168,739.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,218.24x = 1,051,827.31 × 168,739.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,218.24x = 177,484,635,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,484,635,565.10/701,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,108.98

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