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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,182.93, 232,108.85 and 125,667.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,182.93, 232,108.85 and 125,667.65 is: 173,433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,182.93 : 232,108.85 = 125,667.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,182.93/232,108.85 = 125,667.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,182.93x = 232,108.85 × 125,667.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,182.93x = 29,168,573,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168,573,095.36/168,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,433.61

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