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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,182.43, 232,108.16 and 125,667.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,182.43, 232,108.16 and 125,667.15 is: 173,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,182.43 : 232,108.16 = 125,667.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,182.43/232,108.16 = 125,667.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,182.43x = 232,108.16 × 125,667.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,182.43x = 29,168,370,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168,370,330.61/168,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,432.92

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