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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,188.08, 232,218.12 and 107,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,188.08, 232,218.12 and 107,914 is: 148,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,188.08 : 232,218.12 = 107,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,188.08/232,218.12 = 107,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,188.08x = 232,218.12 × 107,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,188.08x = 25,059,586,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,586,201.68/168,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,997.40

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