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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,327.12, 232,375.59 and 104,685.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,327.12, 232,375.59 and 104,685.42 is: 144,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,327.12 : 232,375.59 = 104,685.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,327.12/232,375.59 = 104,685.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,327.12x = 232,375.59 × 104,685.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,327.12x = 24,326,336,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,336,236.90/168,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,518.22

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