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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,651.92, 270,920.44 and 168,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,651.92, 270,920.44 and 168,858.50 is: 253,234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,651.92 : 270,920.44 = 168,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,651.92/270,920.44 = 168,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,651.92x = 270,920.44 × 168,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,651.92x = 45,747,219,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,747,219,117.74/180,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,234.06

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