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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,519.48, 232,335.12 and 129,800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,519.48, 232,335.12 and 129,800.76 is: 178,954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,519.48 : 232,335.12 = 129,800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,519.48/232,335.12 = 129,800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,519.48x = 232,335.12 × 129,800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,519.48x = 30,157,275,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157,275,150.69/168,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,954.24

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