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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,411.82, 269,118.12 and 168,450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,411.82, 269,118.12 and 168,450.86 is: 252,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,411.82 : 269,118.12 = 168,450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,411.82/269,118.12 = 168,450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,411.82x = 269,118.12 × 168,450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,411.82x = 45,333,178,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,333,178,755.58/179,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,676.66

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