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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,251.76, 232,172.46 and 96,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,251.76, 232,172.46 and 96,625.08 is: 133,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,251.76 : 232,172.46 = 96,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,251.76/232,172.46 = 96,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,251.76x = 232,172.46 × 96,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,251.76x = 22,433,682,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,682,521.30/168,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,334.01

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