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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,565.58, 232,627.58 and 96,945.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,565.58, 232,627.58 and 96,945.66 is: 133,789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,565.58 : 232,627.58 = 96,945.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,565.58/232,627.58 = 96,945.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,565.58x = 232,627.58 × 96,945.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,565.58x = 22,552,234,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,234,277.30/168,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,789.08

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