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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,611.58, 233,749.37 and 159,622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,611.58, 233,749.37 and 159,622.86 is: 221,288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,611.58 : 233,749.37 = 159,622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,611.58/233,749.37 = 159,622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,611.58x = 233,749.37 × 159,622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,611.58x = 37,311,742,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,311,742,164.48/168,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,288.14

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