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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,443.35, 269,165.43 and 168,482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,443.35, 269,165.43 and 168,482.43 is: 252,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,443.35 : 269,165.43 = 168,482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,443.35/269,165.43 = 168,482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,443.35x = 269,165.43 × 168,482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,443.35x = 45,349,645,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,349,645,718.39/179,443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,724.03

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