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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,775.16, 232,669.41 and 114,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,775.16, 232,669.41 and 114,991.34 is: 158,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,775.16 : 232,669.41 = 114,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,775.16/232,669.41 = 114,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,775.16x = 232,669.41 × 114,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,775.16x = 26,754,967,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754,967,232.91/168,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,524.32

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