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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,391.80, 232,464.78 and 104,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,391.80, 232,464.78 and 104,750.28 is: 144,607.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,391.80 : 232,464.78 = 104,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,391.80/232,464.78 = 104,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,391.80x = 232,464.78 × 104,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,391.80x = 24,350,750,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350,750,795.14/168,391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,607.70

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