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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,776.40, 269,664.60 and 168,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,776.40, 269,664.60 and 168,695.60 is: 253,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,776.40 : 269,664.60 = 168,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,776.40/269,664.60 = 168,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,776.40x = 269,664.60 × 168,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,776.40x = 45,491,231,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491,231,495.76/179,776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,043.40

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