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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,309.72, 232,261.02 and 104,632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,309.72, 232,261.02 and 104,632.92 is: 144,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,309.72 : 232,261.02 = 104,632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,309.72/232,261.02 = 104,632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,309.72x = 232,261.02 × 104,632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,309.72x = 24,302,148,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302,148,724.78/168,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,389.45

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