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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,771.93, 232,795.51 and 108,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,771.93, 232,795.51 and 108,246.71 is: 149,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,771.93 : 232,795.51 = 108,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,771.93/232,795.51 = 108,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,771.93x = 232,795.51 × 108,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,771.93x = 25,199,346,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199,346,625.68/168,771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,310.06

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