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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,752, 231,511.08 and 96,138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,752, 231,511.08 and 96,138.67 is: 132,679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,752 : 231,511.08 = 96,138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,752/231,511.08 = 96,138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,752x = 231,511.08 × 96,138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,752x = 22,257,167,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,167,321.46/167,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,679.00

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