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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,630.71, 232,723.66 and 96,036.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,630.71, 232,723.66 and 96,036.69 is: 132,538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,630.71 : 232,723.66 = 96,036.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,630.71/232,723.66 = 96,036.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,630.71x = 232,723.66 × 96,036.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,630.71x = 22,350,009,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,009,224.60/168,630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,538.19

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