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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,623.46, 232,808.88 and 108,220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,623.46, 232,808.88 and 108,220.14 is: 149,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,623.46 : 232,808.88 = 108,220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,623.46/232,808.88 = 108,220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,623.46x = 232,808.88 × 108,220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,623.46x = 25,194,609,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,609,586.84/168,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,413.43

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