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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,701.60, 268,385.24 and 168,970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,701.60, 268,385.24 and 168,970.72 is: 252,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,701.60 : 268,385.24 = 168,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,701.60/268,385.24 = 168,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,701.60x = 268,385.24 × 168,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,701.60x = 45,349,247,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,349,247,240.17/179,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,358.62

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