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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,164.38, 239,976.09 and 168,604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,164.38, 239,976.09 and 168,604.34 is: 230,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,164.38 : 239,976.09 = 168,604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,164.38/239,976.09 = 168,604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,164.38x = 239,976.09 × 168,604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,164.38x = 40,461,009,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,461,009,427.21/175,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,988.80

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