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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,866.63, 268,092.59 and 168,498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,866.63, 268,092.59 and 168,498.63 is: 252,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,866.63 : 268,092.59 = 168,498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,866.63/268,092.59 = 168,498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,866.63x = 268,092.59 × 168,498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,866.63x = 45,173,233,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173,233,285.66/178,866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,552.60

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