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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,568.89, 232,407.96 and 120,225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,568.89, 232,407.96 and 120,225.93 is: 165,756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,568.89 : 232,407.96 = 120,225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,568.89/232,407.96 = 120,225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,568.89x = 232,407.96 × 120,225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,568.89x = 27,941,463,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941,463,130.40/168,568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,756.94

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