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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,537.52, 268,834.32 and 163,791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,537.52, 268,834.32 and 163,791.12 is: 245,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,537.52 : 268,834.32 = 163,791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,537.52/268,834.32 = 163,791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,537.52x = 268,834.32 × 163,791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,537.52x = 44,032,674,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,032,674,367.24/179,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,256.11

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