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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,842.16, 234,067.68 and 159,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,842.16, 234,067.68 and 159,853.68 is: 221,606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,842.16 : 234,067.68 = 159,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,842.16/234,067.68 = 159,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,842.16x = 234,067.68 × 159,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,842.16x = 37,416,580,017.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,416,580,017.06/168,842.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,606.85

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