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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,168.68, 232,117.93 and 113,695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,168.68, 232,117.93 and 113,695.98 is: 156,930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,168.68 : 232,117.93 = 113,695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,168.68/232,117.93 = 113,695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,168.68x = 232,117.93 × 113,695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,168.68x = 26,390,875,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390,875,131.66/168,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,930.97

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