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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,283.36, 232,246.20 and 117,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,283.36, 232,246.20 and 117,370 is: 161,981.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,283.36 : 232,246.20 = 117,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,283.36/232,246.20 = 117,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,283.36x = 232,246.20 × 117,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,283.36x = 27,258,736,494
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,736,494/168,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,981.18

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