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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,251.70, 1,054,862.98 and 170,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,251.70, 1,054,862.98 and 170,775.52 is: 256,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,251.70 : 1,054,862.98 = 170,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,251.70/1,054,862.98 = 170,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,251.70x = 1,054,862.98 × 170,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,251.70x = 180,144,773,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,144,773,938.25/703,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,159.74

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