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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,614.58, 233,753.54 and 159,625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,614.58, 233,753.54 and 159,625.86 is: 221,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,614.58 : 233,753.54 = 159,625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,614.58/233,753.54 = 159,625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,614.58x = 233,753.54 × 159,625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,614.58x = 37,313,109,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,313,109,052.42/168,614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,292.30

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