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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,767.58, 232,498.85 and 117,687.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,767.58, 232,498.85 and 117,687.47 is: 162,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,767.58 : 232,498.85 = 117,687.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,767.58/232,498.85 = 117,687.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,767.58x = 232,498.85 × 117,687.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,767.58x = 27,362,201,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362,201,434.41/168,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,129.49

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