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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,303.72, 232,252.74 and 104,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,303.72, 232,252.74 and 104,626.92 is: 144,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,303.72 : 232,252.74 = 104,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,303.72/232,252.74 = 104,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,303.72x = 232,252.74 × 104,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,303.72x = 24,299,888,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299,888,847.76/168,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,381.17

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