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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,651.04, 232,751.67 and 96,057.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,651.04, 232,751.67 and 96,057.01 is: 132,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,651.04 : 232,751.67 = 96,057.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,651.04/232,751.67 = 96,057.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,651.04x = 232,751.67 × 96,057.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,651.04x = 22,357,429,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,429,492.71/168,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,566.21

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