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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,352.97, 232,006.55 and 120,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,352.97, 232,006.55 and 120,523.28 is: 166,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,352.97 : 232,006.55 = 120,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,352.97/232,006.55 = 120,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,352.97x = 232,006.55 × 120,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,352.97x = 27,962,188,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962,188,624.83/168,352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,092.64

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