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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,161.59, 232,079.34 and 125,646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,161.59, 232,079.34 and 125,646.31 is: 173,404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,161.59 : 232,079.34 = 125,646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,161.59/232,079.34 = 125,646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,161.59x = 232,079.34 × 125,646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,161.59x = 29,159,912,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,159,912,698.24/168,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,404.12

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