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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,333.24, 232,436.34 and 160,722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,333.24, 232,436.34 and 160,722.48 is: 221,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,333.24 : 232,436.34 = 160,722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,333.24/232,436.34 = 160,722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,333.24x = 232,436.34 × 160,722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,333.24x = 37,357,745,006.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,357,745,006.92/168,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,927.32

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