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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,377.27, 269,066.24 and 168,416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,377.27, 269,066.24 and 168,416.30 is: 252,624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,377.27 : 269,066.24 = 168,416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,377.27/269,066.24 = 168,416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,377.27x = 269,066.24 × 168,416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,377.27x = 45,315,139,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315,139,250.38/179,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,624.76

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