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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,687.39, 232,696.44 and 108,190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,687.39, 232,696.44 and 108,190.71 is: 149,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,687.39 : 232,696.44 = 108,190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,687.39/232,696.44 = 108,190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,687.39x = 232,696.44 × 108,190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,687.39x = 25,175,593,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175,593,058.07/168,687.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,244.07

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