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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,311.36, 267,885.09 and 168,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,311.36, 267,885.09 and 168,223.62 is: 252,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,311.36 : 267,885.09 = 168,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,311.36/267,885.09 = 168,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,311.36x = 267,885.09 × 168,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,311.36x = 45,064,599,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,064,599,583.83/178,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,729.83

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