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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,764.91, 232,785.84 and 108,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,764.91, 232,785.84 and 108,239.68 is: 149,300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,764.91 : 232,785.84 = 108,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,764.91/232,785.84 = 108,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,764.91x = 232,785.84 × 108,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,764.91x = 25,196,664,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196,664,830.13/168,764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,300.38

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