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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,707.99, 232,666.13 and 139,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,707.99, 232,666.13 and 139,982.08 is: 193,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,707.99 : 232,666.13 = 139,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,707.99/232,666.13 = 139,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,707.99x = 232,666.13 × 139,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,707.99x = 32,569,090,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569,090,045.40/168,707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,050.08

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