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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,449.91, 232,183.95 and 119,407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,449.91, 232,183.95 and 119,407.98 is: 164,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,449.91 : 232,183.95 = 119,407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,449.91/232,183.95 = 119,407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,449.91x = 232,183.95 × 119,407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,449.91x = 27,724,616,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,616,457.92/168,449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,586.71

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