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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,363.72, 232,451.25 and 130,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,363.72, 232,451.25 and 130,056.60 is: 179,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,363.72 : 232,451.25 = 130,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,363.72/232,451.25 = 130,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,363.72x = 232,451.25 × 130,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,363.72x = 30,231,819,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231,819,240.75/168,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,562.55

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