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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,852.97, 269,778.97 and 168,891.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,852.97, 269,778.97 and 168,891.55 is: 253,336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,852.97 : 269,778.97 = 168,891.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,852.97/269,778.97 = 168,891.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,852.97x = 269,778.97 × 168,891.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,852.97x = 45,563,388,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563,388,400.70/179,852.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,336.87

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