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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,301.72, 232,249.98 and 104,624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,301.72, 232,249.98 and 104,624.92 is: 144,378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,301.72 : 232,249.98 = 104,624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,301.72/232,249.98 = 104,624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,301.72x = 232,249.98 × 104,624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,301.72x = 24,299,135,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299,135,577.50/168,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,378.42

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