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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,344, 254,072.88 and 118,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,344, 254,072.88 and 118,795.68 is: 178,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,344 : 254,072.88 = 118,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,344/254,072.88 = 118,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,344x = 254,072.88 × 118,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,344x = 30,182,760,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182,760,549.16/169,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,233.42

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