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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,553.32, 1,053,832.68 and 170,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,553.32, 1,053,832.68 and 170,073.50 is: 255,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,553.32 : 1,053,832.68 = 170,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,553.32/1,053,832.68 = 170,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,553.32x = 1,053,832.68 × 170,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,553.32x = 179,229,007,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,229,007,032.82/702,553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,110.90

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