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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,257.28, 232,186.32 and 104,593.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,257.28, 232,186.32 and 104,593.98 is: 144,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,257.28 : 232,186.32 = 104,593.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,257.28/232,186.32 = 104,593.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,257.28x = 232,186.32 × 104,593.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,257.28x = 24,285,291,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285,291,310.35/168,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,334.27

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