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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,613.58, 232,416.48 and 114,148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,613.58, 232,416.48 and 114,148.58 is: 157,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,613.58 : 232,416.48 = 114,148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,613.58/232,416.48 = 114,148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,613.58x = 232,416.48 × 114,148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,613.58x = 26,530,011,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,530,011,160.60/168,613.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,342.08

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