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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,318.59, 232,363.85 and 104,676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,318.59, 232,363.85 and 104,676.89 is: 144,506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,318.59 : 232,363.85 = 104,676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,318.59/232,363.85 = 104,676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,318.59x = 232,363.85 × 104,676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,318.59x = 24,323,123,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,123,481.22/168,318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,506.46

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