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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,293.96, 232,177.87 and 107,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,293.96, 232,177.87 and 107,853.50 is: 148,794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,293.96 : 232,177.87 = 107,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,293.96/232,177.87 = 107,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,293.96x = 232,177.87 × 107,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,293.96x = 25,041,194,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,194,471.52/168,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,794.37

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