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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,729.40, 253,385.70 and 89,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,729.40, 253,385.70 and 89,997.40 is: 135,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,729.40 : 253,385.70 = 89,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,729.40/253,385.70 = 89,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,729.40x = 253,385.70 × 89,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,729.40x = 22,804,054,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,054,197.18/168,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,151.63

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