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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,219.24, 1,051,828.81 and 168,740.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,219.24, 1,051,828.81 and 168,740.33 is: 253,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,219.24 : 1,051,828.81 = 168,740.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,219.24/1,051,828.81 = 168,740.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,219.24x = 1,051,828.81 × 168,740.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,219.24x = 177,485,940,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,485,940,502.91/701,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,110.48

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