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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,333.19, 268,643.39 and 164,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,333.19, 268,643.39 and 164,636.55 is: 246,627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,333.19 : 268,643.39 = 164,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,333.19/268,643.39 = 164,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,333.19x = 268,643.39 × 164,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,333.19x = 44,228,520,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228,520,086.72/179,333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,627.63

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