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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,613.58, 233,752.14 and 159,624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,613.58, 233,752.14 and 159,624.86 is: 221,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,613.58 : 233,752.14 = 159,624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,613.58/233,752.14 = 159,624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,613.58x = 233,752.14 × 159,624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,613.58x = 37,312,652,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312,652,622.20/168,613.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,290.91

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