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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,621.34, 232,539.04 and 125,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,621.34, 232,539.04 and 125,696 is: 173,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,621.34 : 232,539.04 = 125,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,621.34/232,539.04 = 125,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,621.34x = 232,539.04 × 125,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,621.34x = 29,229,227,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229,227,171.84/168,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,342.40

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