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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,623.73, 232,430.45 and 114,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,623.73, 232,430.45 and 114,158.73 is: 157,356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,623.73 : 232,430.45 = 114,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,623.73/232,430.45 = 114,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,623.73x = 232,430.45 × 114,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,623.73x = 26,533,964,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533,964,414.53/168,623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,356.05

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