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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,254.69, 232,183.27 and 100,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,254.69, 232,183.27 and 100,270.11 is: 138,367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,254.69 : 232,183.27 = 100,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,254.69/232,183.27 = 100,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,254.69x = 232,183.27 × 100,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,254.69x = 23,281,040,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,040,611.47/168,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,367.86

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