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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966.84, 253,170.39 and 118,801.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966.84, 253,170.39 and 118,801.84 is: 178,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966.84 : 253,170.39 = 118,801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966.84/253,170.39 = 118,801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966.84x = 253,170.39 × 118,801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966.84x = 30,077,108,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,077,108,165.52/168,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,005.98

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