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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,251.22, 1,051,877.07 and 168,772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,251.22, 1,051,877.07 and 168,772.25 is: 253,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,251.22 : 1,051,877.07 = 168,772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,251.22/1,051,877.07 = 168,772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,251.22x = 1,051,877.07 × 168,772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,251.22x = 177,527,662,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,527,662,457.00/701,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,158.44

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