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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,222.83, 232,152.68 and 96,617.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,222.83, 232,152.68 and 96,617.21 is: 133,334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,222.83 : 232,152.68 = 96,617.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,222.83/232,152.68 = 96,617.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,222.83x = 232,152.68 × 96,617.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,222.83x = 22,429,943,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,943,316.40/168,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,334.72

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