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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,960.11, 233,139.86 and 102,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,960.11, 233,139.86 and 102,622 is: 141,603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,960.11 : 233,139.86 = 102,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,960.11/233,139.86 = 102,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,960.11x = 233,139.86 × 102,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,960.11x = 23,925,278,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,925,278,712.92/168,960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,603.12

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