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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,859.67, 253,038.85 and 93,876.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,859.67, 253,038.85 and 93,876.67 is: 140,675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,859.67 : 253,038.85 = 93,876.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,859.67/253,038.85 = 93,876.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,859.67x = 253,038.85 × 93,876.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,859.67x = 23,754,444,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,754,444,618.63/168,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,675.65

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