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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,275.17, 232,305.44 and 129,948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,275.17, 232,305.44 and 129,948.67 is: 179,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,275.17 : 232,305.44 = 129,948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,275.17/232,305.44 = 129,948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,275.17x = 232,305.44 × 129,948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,275.17x = 30,187,782,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,187,782,602.40/168,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,395.35

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