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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966.34, 253,169.64 and 118,801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966.34, 253,169.64 and 118,801.34 is: 178,005.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966.34 : 253,169.64 = 118,801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966.34/253,169.64 = 118,801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966.34x = 253,169.64 × 118,801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966.34x = 30,076,892,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,076,892,479.32/168,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,005.23

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