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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,473.84, 232,396.44 and 108,857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,473.84, 232,396.44 and 108,857.84 is: 150,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,473.84 : 232,396.44 = 108,857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,473.84/232,396.44 = 108,857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,473.84x = 232,396.44 × 108,857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,473.84x = 25,298,174,482.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298,174,482.09/168,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,160.85

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