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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,171.59, 232,093.14 and 125,656.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,171.59, 232,093.14 and 125,656.31 is: 173,417.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,171.59 : 232,093.14 = 125,656.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,171.59/232,093.14 = 125,656.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,171.59x = 232,093.14 × 125,656.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,171.59x = 29,163,967,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163,967,548.71/168,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,417.92

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