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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,294.66, 232,223.63 and 96,674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,294.66, 232,223.63 and 96,674.66 is: 133,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,294.66 : 232,223.63 = 96,674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,294.66/232,223.63 = 96,674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,294.66x = 232,223.63 × 96,674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,294.66x = 22,450,141,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,141,822.51/168,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,397.82

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