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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,958.11, 233,137.10 and 102,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,958.11, 233,137.10 and 102,620 is: 141,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,958.11 : 233,137.10 = 102,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,958.11/233,137.10 = 102,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,958.11x = 233,137.10 × 102,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,958.11x = 23,924,529,202
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,529,202/168,958.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,600.36

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