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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,379.13, 232,363.32 and 125,395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,379.13, 232,363.32 and 125,395.58 is: 173,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,379.13 : 232,363.32 = 125,395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,379.13/232,363.32 = 125,395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,379.13x = 232,363.32 × 125,395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,379.13x = 29,137,331,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,137,331,493.33/168,379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,045.98

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