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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,604.88, 232,601.64 and 101,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,604.88, 232,601.64 and 101,498 is: 140,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,604.88 : 232,601.64 = 101,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,604.88/232,601.64 = 101,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,604.88x = 232,601.64 × 101,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,604.88x = 23,608,601,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608,601,256.72/168,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,023.24

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