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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,431.24, 232,439.34 and 95,830.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,431.24, 232,439.34 and 95,830.13 is: 132,247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,431.24 : 232,439.34 = 95,830.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,431.24/232,439.34 = 95,830.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,431.24x = 232,439.34 × 95,830.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,431.24x = 22,274,691,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,691,007.12/168,431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,247.98

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