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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,310.72, 232,262.40 and 104,633.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,310.72, 232,262.40 and 104,633.92 is: 144,390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,310.72 : 232,262.40 = 104,633.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,310.72/232,262.40 = 104,633.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,310.72x = 232,262.40 × 104,633.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,310.72x = 24,302,525,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302,525,380.61/168,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,390.83

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