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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,630.88, 232,723.89 and 96,036.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,630.88, 232,723.89 and 96,036.85 is: 132,538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,630.88 : 232,723.89 = 96,036.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,630.88/232,723.89 = 96,036.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,630.88x = 232,723.89 × 96,036.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,630.88x = 22,350,067,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,067,671.54/168,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,538.40

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