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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,446.35, 269,169.93 and 168,485.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,446.35, 269,169.93 and 168,485.43 is: 252,728.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,446.35 : 269,169.93 = 168,485.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,446.35/269,169.93 = 168,485.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,446.35x = 269,169.93 × 168,485.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,446.35x = 45,351,211,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,211,399.12/179,446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,728.53

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