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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,670.01, 232,613.82 and 139,944.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,670.01, 232,613.82 and 139,944.11 is: 192,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,670.01 : 232,613.82 = 139,944.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,670.01/232,613.82 = 139,944.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,670.01x = 232,613.82 × 139,944.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,670.01x = 32,552,932,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,552,932,850.53/168,670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,997.76

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