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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,409.83, 269,115.12 and 168,448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,409.83, 269,115.12 and 168,448.86 is: 252,673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,409.83 : 269,115.12 = 168,448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,409.83/269,115.12 = 168,448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,409.83x = 269,115.12 × 168,448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,409.83x = 45,332,135,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,332,135,172.76/179,409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,673.65

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