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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,378.02, 269,067.36 and 168,417.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,378.02, 269,067.36 and 168,417.05 is: 252,625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,378.02 : 269,067.36 = 168,417.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,378.02/269,067.36 = 168,417.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,378.02x = 269,067.36 × 168,417.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,378.02x = 45,315,529,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315,529,677.15/179,378.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,625.88

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