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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,535.92, 232,390.68 and 137,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,535.92, 232,390.68 and 137,813.52 is: 190,028.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,535.92 : 232,390.68 = 137,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,535.92/232,390.68 = 137,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,535.92x = 232,390.68 × 137,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,535.92x = 32,026,577,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026,577,625.99/168,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,028.20

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