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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,124.81, 232,008.78 and 91,643.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,124.81, 232,008.78 and 91,643.25 is: 126,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,124.81 : 232,008.78 = 91,643.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,124.81/232,008.78 = 91,643.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,124.81x = 232,008.78 × 91,643.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,124.81x = 21,262,038,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,262,038,627.74/168,124.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,465.80

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