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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,055.76, 232,103.56 and 114,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,055.76, 232,103.56 and 114,247.36 is: 157,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,055.76 : 232,103.56 = 114,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,055.76/232,103.56 = 114,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,055.76x = 232,103.56 × 114,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,055.76x = 26,517,218,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,218,976.60/168,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,788.22

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