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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,295.24, 232,237.02 and 96,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,295.24, 232,237.02 and 96,625 is: 133,336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,295.24 : 232,237.02 = 96,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,295.24/232,237.02 = 96,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,295.24x = 232,237.02 × 96,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,295.24x = 22,439,902,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439,902,057.50/168,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,336.52

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