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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,474.84, 232,397.82 and 108,858.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,474.84, 232,397.82 and 108,858.84 is: 150,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,474.84 : 232,397.82 = 108,858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,474.84/232,397.82 = 108,858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,474.84x = 232,397.82 × 108,858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,474.84x = 25,298,557,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298,557,103.73/168,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,162.23

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