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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,833.87, 269,750.35 and 168,872.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,833.87, 269,750.35 and 168,872.45 is: 253,308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,833.87 : 269,750.35 = 168,872.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,833.87/269,750.35 = 168,872.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,833.87x = 269,750.35 × 168,872.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,833.87x = 45,553,401,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,401,355.20/179,833.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,308.24

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