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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,484.62, 232,560.26 and 103,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,484.62, 232,560.26 and 103,973.59 is: 143,515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,484.62 : 232,560.26 = 103,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,484.62/232,560.26 = 103,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,484.62x = 232,560.26 × 103,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,484.62x = 24,180,125,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,180,125,123.53/168,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,515.33

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