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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,233.49, 232,030.96 and 107,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,233.49, 232,030.96 and 107,809.76 is: 148,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,233.49 : 232,030.96 = 107,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,233.49/232,030.96 = 107,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,233.49x = 232,030.96 × 107,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,233.49x = 25,015,202,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015,202,147.15/168,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,693.35

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