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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,166.68, 232,086.42 and 125,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,166.68, 232,086.42 and 125,651.40 is: 173,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,166.68 : 232,086.42 = 125,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,166.68/232,086.42 = 125,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,166.68x = 232,086.42 × 125,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,166.68x = 29,161,983,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161,983,593.99/168,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,411.19

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