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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,999.40, 233,670.18 and 148,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,999.40, 233,670.18 and 148,004.20 is: 204,640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,999.40 : 233,670.18 = 148,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,999.40/233,670.18 = 148,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,999.40x = 233,670.18 × 148,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,999.40x = 34,584,168,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584,168,054.76/168,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,640.77

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