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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,471.84, 232,393.68 and 108,855.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,471.84, 232,393.68 and 108,855.84 is: 150,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,471.84 : 232,393.68 = 108,855.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,471.84/232,393.68 = 108,855.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,471.84x = 232,393.68 × 108,855.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,471.84x = 25,297,409,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,297,409,247.09/168,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,158.09

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