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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,141.54, 1,054,718.98 and 170,667.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,141.54, 1,054,718.98 and 170,667.38 is: 256,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,141.54 : 1,054,718.98 = 170,667.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,141.54/1,054,718.98 = 170,667.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,141.54x = 1,054,718.98 × 170,667.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,141.54x = 180,006,124,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,006,124,952.87/703,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,002.69

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