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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,376.76, 269,065.49 and 168,415.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,376.76, 269,065.49 and 168,415.79 is: 252,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,376.76 : 269,065.49 = 168,415.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,376.76/269,065.49 = 168,415.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,376.76x = 269,065.49 × 168,415.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,376.76x = 45,314,877,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314,877,616.59/179,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,624.01

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