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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,609.58, 232,410.96 and 114,144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,609.58, 232,410.96 and 114,144.58 is: 157,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,609.58 : 232,410.96 = 114,144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,609.58/232,410.96 = 114,144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,609.58x = 232,410.96 × 114,144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,609.58x = 26,528,451,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,451,416.60/168,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,336.56

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