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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,164.59, 232,083.48 and 125,649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,164.59, 232,083.48 and 125,649.31 is: 173,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,164.59 : 232,083.48 = 125,649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,164.59/232,083.48 = 125,649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,164.59x = 232,083.48 × 125,649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,164.59x = 29,161,129,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161,129,124.40/168,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,408.26

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