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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,234.02, 1,054,851.03 and 170,751.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,234.02, 1,054,851.03 and 170,751.46 is: 256,127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,234.02 : 1,054,851.03 = 170,751.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,234.02/1,054,851.03 = 170,751.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,234.02x = 1,054,851.03 × 170,751.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,234.02x = 180,117,353,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,117,353,455.00/703,234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,127.19

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