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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,392.38, 232,381.49 and 114,771.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,392.38, 232,381.49 and 114,771.07 is: 158,384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,392.38 : 232,381.49 = 114,771.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,392.38/232,381.49 = 114,771.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,392.38x = 232,381.49 × 114,771.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,392.38x = 26,670,671,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670,671,681.64/168,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,384.08

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