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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,408.50, 269,113.12 and 168,447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,408.50, 269,113.12 and 168,447.53 is: 252,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,408.50 : 269,113.12 = 168,447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,408.50/269,113.12 = 168,447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,408.50x = 269,113.12 × 168,447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,408.50x = 45,331,440,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,331,440,040.01/179,408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,671.64

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