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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,709.55, 232,668.29 and 139,983.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,709.55, 232,668.29 and 139,983.65 is: 193,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,709.55 : 232,668.29 = 139,983.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,709.55/232,668.29 = 139,983.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,709.55x = 232,668.29 × 139,983.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,709.55x = 32,569,756,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569,756,473.46/168,709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,052.24

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