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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,959.11, 233,138.48 and 102,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,959.11, 233,138.48 and 102,621 is: 141,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,959.11 : 233,138.48 = 102,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,959.11/233,138.48 = 102,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,959.11x = 233,138.48 × 102,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,959.11x = 23,924,903,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,903,956.08/168,959.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,601.74

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