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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,289.61, 232,239.66 and 96,669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,289.61, 232,239.66 and 96,669.61 is: 133,404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,289.61 : 232,239.66 = 96,669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,289.61/232,239.66 = 96,669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,289.61x = 232,239.66 × 96,669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,289.61x = 22,450,518,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,518,048.56/168,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,404.06

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