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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,277.93, 232,309.23 and 129,951.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,277.93, 232,309.23 and 129,951.43 is: 179,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,277.93 : 232,309.23 = 129,951.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,277.93/232,309.23 = 129,951.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,277.93x = 232,309.23 × 129,951.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,277.93x = 30,188,916,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,188,916,640.70/168,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,399.14

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