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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,197.60, 232,103.84 and 104,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,197.60, 232,103.84 and 104,534 is: 144,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,197.60 : 232,103.84 = 104,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,197.60/232,103.84 = 104,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,197.60x = 232,103.84 × 104,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,197.60x = 24,262,742,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262,742,810.56/168,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,251.42

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