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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,710.55, 232,669.67 and 139,984.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,710.55, 232,669.67 and 139,984.65 is: 193,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,710.55 : 232,669.67 = 139,984.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,710.55/232,669.67 = 139,984.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,710.55x = 232,669.67 × 139,984.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,710.55x = 32,570,182,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570,182,320.57/168,710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,053.62

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