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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,268.34, 232,214.69 and 91,788.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,268.34, 232,214.69 and 91,788.73 is: 126,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,268.34 : 232,214.69 = 91,788.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,268.34/232,214.69 = 91,788.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,268.34x = 232,214.69 × 91,788.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,268.34x = 21,314,691,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314,691,131.38/168,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,670.83

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