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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,262.99, 1,051,894.78 and 168,784.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,262.99, 1,051,894.78 and 168,784.02 is: 253,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,262.99 : 1,051,894.78 = 168,784.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,262.99/1,051,894.78 = 168,784.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,262.99x = 1,051,894.78 × 168,784.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,262.99x = 177,543,029,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,543,029,585.42/701,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,176.10

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