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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,307.72, 232,258.26 and 104,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,307.72, 232,258.26 and 104,630.92 is: 144,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,307.72 : 232,258.26 = 104,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,307.72/232,258.26 = 104,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,307.72x = 232,258.26 × 104,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,307.72x = 24,301,395,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301,395,421.40/168,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,386.69

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