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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,643.67, 232,741.49 and 96,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,643.67, 232,741.49 and 96,049.62 is: 132,556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,643.67 : 232,741.49 = 96,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,643.67/232,741.49 = 96,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,643.67x = 232,741.49 × 96,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,643.67x = 22,354,731,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,354,731,192.49/168,643.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,556.01

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