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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,768.39, 231,529.97 and 96,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,768.39, 231,529.97 and 96,160.34 is: 132,706.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,768.39 : 231,529.97 = 96,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,768.39/231,529.97 = 96,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,768.39x = 231,529.97 × 96,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,768.39x = 22,264,001,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,001,454.62/167,768.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,706.77

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