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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,276.93, 232,307.85 and 129,950.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,276.93, 232,307.85 and 129,950.43 is: 179,397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,276.93 : 232,307.85 = 129,950.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,276.93/232,307.85 = 129,950.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,276.93x = 232,307.85 × 129,950.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,276.93x = 30,188,504,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,188,504,999.88/168,276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,397.76

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