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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,164.54, 231,825.94 and 132,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,164.54, 231,825.94 and 132,292.27 is: 182,373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,164.54 : 231,825.94 = 132,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,164.54/231,825.94 = 132,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,164.54x = 231,825.94 × 132,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,164.54x = 30,668,779,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,668,779,847.48/168,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,373.64

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