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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,769.91, 232,792.74 and 108,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,769.91, 232,792.74 and 108,244.68 is: 149,307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,769.91 : 232,792.74 = 108,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,769.91/232,792.74 = 108,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,769.91x = 232,792.74 × 108,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,769.91x = 25,198,575,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,198,575,647.62/168,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,307.28

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