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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,228.70, 232,160.79 and 96,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,228.70, 232,160.79 and 96,623.08 is: 133,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,228.70 : 232,160.79 = 96,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,228.70/232,160.79 = 96,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,228.70x = 232,160.79 × 96,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,228.70x = 22,432,090,585.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,090,585.03/168,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,342.83

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