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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,263.25, 1,051,895.16 and 168,784.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,263.25, 1,051,895.16 and 168,784.28 is: 253,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,263.25 : 1,051,895.16 = 168,784.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,263.25/1,051,895.16 = 168,784.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,263.25x = 1,051,895.16 × 168,784.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,263.25x = 177,543,361,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,543,361,112.69/701,263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,176.48

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