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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,162.01, 239,972.82 and 168,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,162.01, 239,972.82 and 168,601.95 is: 230,985.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,162.01 : 239,972.82 = 168,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,162.01/239,972.82 = 168,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,162.01x = 239,972.82 × 168,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,162.01x = 40,459,884,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459,884,766.74/175,162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,985.51

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