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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,688.52, 232,639.40 and 139,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,688.52, 232,639.40 and 139,962.72 is: 193,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,688.52 : 232,639.40 = 139,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,688.52/232,639.40 = 139,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,688.52x = 232,639.40 × 139,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,688.52x = 32,560,843,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,843,203.17/168,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,023.47

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