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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,179.34, 268,453.72 and 168,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,179.34, 268,453.72 and 168,512.24 is: 252,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,179.34 : 268,453.72 = 168,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,179.34/268,453.72 = 168,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,179.34x = 268,453.72 × 168,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,179.34x = 45,237,737,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,237,737,693.53/179,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,471.84

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