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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,372.61, 232,356.35 and 99,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,372.61, 232,356.35 and 99,464.34 is: 137,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,372.61 : 232,356.35 = 99,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,372.61/232,356.35 = 99,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,372.61x = 232,356.35 × 99,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,372.61x = 23,111,170,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111,170,500.24/168,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,262.06

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