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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,797.52, 269,696.04 and 168,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,797.52, 269,696.04 and 168,716.72 is: 253,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,797.52 : 269,696.04 = 168,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,797.52/269,696.04 = 168,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,797.52x = 269,696.04 × 168,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,797.52x = 45,502,231,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502,231,265.79/179,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,074.85

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