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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,446.36, 269,169.94 and 168,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,446.36, 269,169.94 and 168,485.44 is: 252,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,446.36 : 269,169.94 = 168,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,446.36/269,169.94 = 168,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,446.36x = 269,169.94 × 168,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,446.36x = 45,351,215,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,215,775.67/179,446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,728.54

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