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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,195.08, 232,227.78 and 107,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,195.08, 232,227.78 and 107,921 is: 149,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,195.08 : 232,227.78 = 107,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,195.08/232,227.78 = 107,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,195.08x = 232,227.78 × 107,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,195.08x = 25,062,254,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,062,254,245.38/168,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,007.06

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