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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,628.02, 232,719.94 and 96,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,628.02, 232,719.94 and 96,033.98 is: 132,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,628.02 : 232,719.94 = 96,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,628.02/232,719.94 = 96,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,628.02x = 232,719.94 × 96,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,628.02x = 22,349,022,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,022,063.56/168,628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,534.45

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