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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,569.44, 232,437.36 and 137,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,569.44, 232,437.36 and 137,847.04 is: 190,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,569.44 : 232,437.36 = 137,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,569.44/232,437.36 = 137,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,569.44x = 232,437.36 × 137,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,569.44x = 32,040,802,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,040,802,061.41/168,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,074.80

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