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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,665.15, 232,607.24 and 139,939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,665.15, 232,607.24 and 139,939.33 is: 192,991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,665.15 : 232,607.24 = 139,939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,665.15/232,607.24 = 139,939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,665.15x = 232,607.24 × 139,939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,665.15x = 32,550,899,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550,899,456.02/168,665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,991.26

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