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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,457.76, 232,167.23 and 139,625.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,457.76, 232,167.23 and 139,625.58 is: 192,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,457.76 : 232,167.23 = 139,625.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,457.76/232,167.23 = 139,625.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,457.76x = 232,167.23 × 139,625.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,457.76x = 32,416,484,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416,484,145.74/168,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,430.93

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