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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,858.67, 253,037.36 and 93,875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,858.67, 253,037.36 and 93,875.67 is: 140,674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,858.67 : 253,037.36 = 93,875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,858.67/253,037.36 = 93,875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,858.67x = 253,037.36 × 93,875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,858.67x = 23,754,051,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,754,051,235.65/168,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,674.16

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