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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,233.76, 232,138.08 and 104,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,233.76, 232,138.08 and 104,548.32 is: 144,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,233.76 : 232,138.08 = 104,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,233.76/232,138.08 = 104,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,233.76x = 232,138.08 × 104,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,233.76x = 24,269,646,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269,646,272.03/168,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,261.45

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