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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,342.36, 232,326.72 and 96,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,342.36, 232,326.72 and 96,747 is: 133,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,342.36 : 232,326.72 = 96,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,342.36/232,326.72 = 96,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,342.36x = 232,326.72 × 96,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,342.36x = 22,476,913,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476,913,179.84/168,342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,519.06

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