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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,396.89, 269,095.72 and 168,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,396.89, 269,095.72 and 168,435.92 is: 252,654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,396.89 : 269,095.72 = 168,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,396.89/269,095.72 = 168,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,396.89x = 269,095.72 × 168,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,396.89x = 45,325,385,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325,385,733.73/179,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,654.24

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