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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,979.20, 253,468.80 and 106,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,979.20, 253,468.80 and 106,924.80 is: 160,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,979.20 : 253,468.80 = 106,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,979.20/253,468.80 = 106,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,979.20x = 253,468.80 × 106,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,979.20x = 27,102,100,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,100,746.24/168,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,387.20

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