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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,706.60, 268,392.72 and 168,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,706.60, 268,392.72 and 168,975.72 is: 252,366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,706.60 : 268,392.72 = 168,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,706.60/268,392.72 = 168,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,706.60x = 268,392.72 × 168,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,706.60x = 45,351,853,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,853,104.76/179,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,366.10

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