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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,407.26, 232,441.02 and 111,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,407.26, 232,441.02 and 111,056.88 is: 153,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,407.26 : 232,441.02 = 111,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,407.26/232,441.02 = 111,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,407.26x = 232,441.02 × 111,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,407.26x = 25,814,174,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814,174,465.22/168,407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,284.21

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