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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,329.82, 232,379.34 and 104,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,329.82, 232,379.34 and 104,688.12 is: 144,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,329.82 : 232,379.34 = 104,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,329.82/232,379.34 = 104,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,329.82x = 232,379.34 × 104,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,329.82x = 24,327,356,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327,356,231.44/168,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,521.96

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