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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,069.14, 231,980.20 and 99,219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,069.14, 231,980.20 and 99,219.14 is: 136,948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,069.14 : 231,980.20 = 99,219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,069.14/231,980.20 = 99,219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,069.14x = 231,980.20 × 99,219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,069.14x = 23,016,875,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016,875,941.03/168,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,948.85

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