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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,322.43, 232,369.13 and 104,680.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,322.43, 232,369.13 and 104,680.73 is: 144,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,322.43 : 232,369.13 = 104,680.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,322.43/232,369.13 = 104,680.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,322.43x = 232,369.13 × 104,680.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,322.43x = 24,324,569,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,569,540.28/168,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,511.75

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