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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,691.62, 232,643.66 and 139,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,691.62, 232,643.66 and 139,965.80 is: 193,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,691.62 : 232,643.66 = 139,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,691.62/232,643.66 = 139,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,691.62x = 232,643.66 × 139,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,691.62x = 32,562,155,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562,155,986.83/168,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,027.70

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