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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,511.20, 232,582.32 and 104,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,511.20, 232,582.32 and 104,874.72 is: 144,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,511.20 : 232,582.32 = 104,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,511.20/232,582.32 = 104,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,511.20x = 232,582.32 × 104,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,511.20x = 24,392,005,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392,005,686.95/168,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,750.06

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