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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,282, 232,232.04 and 108,769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,282, 232,232.04 and 108,769.68 is: 150,104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,282 : 232,232.04 = 108,769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,282/232,232.04 = 108,769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,282x = 232,232.04 × 108,769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,282x = 25,259,804,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259,804,676.55/168,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,104.02

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