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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,498, 232,527.24 and 108,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,498, 232,527.24 and 108,882 is: 150,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,498 : 232,527.24 = 108,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,498/232,527.24 = 108,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,498x = 232,527.24 × 108,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,498x = 25,318,030,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,318,030,945.68/168,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,257.16

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