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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,690.62, 232,642.28 and 139,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,690.62, 232,642.28 and 139,964.80 is: 193,026.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,690.62 : 232,642.28 = 139,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,690.62/232,642.28 = 139,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,690.62x = 232,642.28 × 139,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,690.62x = 32,561,730,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,730,191.74/168,690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,026.32

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