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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,309.36, 267,882.09 and 168,221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,309.36, 267,882.09 and 168,221.62 is: 252,726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,309.36 : 267,882.09 = 168,221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,309.36/267,882.09 = 168,221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,309.36x = 267,882.09 × 168,221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,309.36x = 45,063,559,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,559,148.79/178,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,726.83

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