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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,381.15, 269,072.05 and 168,420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,381.15, 269,072.05 and 168,420.18 is: 252,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,381.15 : 269,072.05 = 168,420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,381.15/269,072.05 = 168,420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,381.15x = 269,072.05 × 168,420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,381.15x = 45,317,163,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,163,093.97/179,381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,630.58

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