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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,520.26, 232,663.14 and 107,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,520.26, 232,663.14 and 107,301 is: 148,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,520.26 : 232,663.14 = 107,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,520.26/232,663.14 = 107,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,520.26x = 232,663.14 × 107,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,520.26x = 24,964,987,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,964,987,585.14/168,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,142.35

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