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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,561.07, 1,053,844.31 and 170,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,561.07, 1,053,844.31 and 170,081.25 is: 255,122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,561.07 : 1,053,844.31 = 170,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,561.07/1,053,844.31 = 170,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,561.07x = 1,053,844.31 × 170,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,561.07x = 179,239,157,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,239,157,550.19/702,561.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,122.53

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