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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,771.72, 232,905.04 and 96,172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,771.72, 232,905.04 and 96,172.54 is: 132,718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,771.72 : 232,905.04 = 96,172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,771.72/232,905.04 = 96,172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,771.72x = 232,905.04 × 96,172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,771.72x = 22,399,069,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,069,275.60/168,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,718.14

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