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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,686.52, 232,636.64 and 139,960.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,686.52, 232,636.64 and 139,960.71 is: 193,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,686.52 : 232,636.64 = 139,960.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,686.52/232,636.64 = 139,960.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,686.52x = 232,636.64 × 139,960.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,686.52x = 32,559,989,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,559,989,042.80/168,686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,020.69

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