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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,166.88, 239,979.51 and 168,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,166.88, 239,979.51 and 168,606.84 is: 230,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,166.88 : 239,979.51 = 168,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,166.88/239,979.51 = 168,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,166.88x = 239,979.51 × 168,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,166.88x = 40,462,186,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,462,186,845.85/175,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,992.22

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