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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,527.26, 232,672.80 and 107,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,527.26, 232,672.80 and 107,308 is: 148,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,527.26 : 232,672.80 = 107,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,527.26/232,672.80 = 107,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,527.26x = 232,672.80 × 107,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,527.26x = 24,967,652,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967,652,822.40/168,527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,152.01

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