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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,690.40, 269,535.60 and 168,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,690.40, 269,535.60 and 168,026.40 is: 252,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,690.40 : 269,535.60 = 168,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,690.40/269,535.60 = 168,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,690.40x = 269,535.60 × 168,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,690.40x = 45,289,096,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289,096,539.84/179,690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,039.60

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