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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,321.84, 232,368.31 and 104,680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,321.84, 232,368.31 and 104,680.14 is: 144,510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,321.84 : 232,368.31 = 104,680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,321.84/232,368.31 = 104,680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,321.84x = 232,368.31 × 104,680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,321.84x = 24,324,347,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,347,222.36/168,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,510.94

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