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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,758.16, 232,735.25 and 140,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,758.16, 232,735.25 and 140,032.12 is: 193,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,758.16 : 232,735.25 = 140,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,758.16/232,735.25 = 140,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,758.16x = 232,735.25 × 140,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,758.16x = 32,590,410,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590,410,224.47/168,758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,119.02

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