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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,772.88, 232,904.32 and 96,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,772.88, 232,904.32 and 96,180.09 is: 132,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,772.88 : 232,904.32 = 96,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,772.88/232,904.32 = 96,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,772.88x = 232,904.32 × 96,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,772.88x = 22,400,757,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,757,345.15/168,772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,727.23

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