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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,406.03, 269,109.43 and 168,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,406.03, 269,109.43 and 168,445.06 is: 252,667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,406.03 : 269,109.43 = 168,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,406.03/269,109.43 = 168,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,406.03x = 269,109.43 × 168,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,406.03x = 45,330,154,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330,154,976.52/179,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,667.95

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