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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,249.68, 1,051,874.75 and 168,770.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,249.68, 1,051,874.75 and 168,770.71 is: 253,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,249.68 : 1,051,874.75 = 168,770.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,249.68/1,051,874.75 = 168,770.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,249.68x = 1,051,874.75 × 168,770.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,249.68x = 177,525,645,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,525,645,240.68/701,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,156.12

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