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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,183.76, 232,094.28 and 101,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,183.76, 232,094.28 and 101,116.88 is: 139,541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,183.76 : 232,094.28 = 101,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,183.76/232,094.28 = 101,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,183.76x = 232,094.28 × 101,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,183.76x = 23,468,649,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,468,649,459.45/168,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,541.71

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