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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,282.36, 232,244.82 and 117,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,282.36, 232,244.82 and 117,369 is: 161,979.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,282.36 : 232,244.82 = 117,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,282.36/232,244.82 = 117,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,282.36x = 232,244.82 × 117,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,282.36x = 27,258,342,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,342,278.58/168,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,979.80

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