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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,779.28, 233,106.60 and 114,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,779.28, 233,106.60 and 114,970.80 is: 158,789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,779.28 : 233,106.60 = 114,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,779.28/233,106.60 = 114,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,779.28x = 233,106.60 × 114,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,779.28x = 26,800,452,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,800,452,287.28/168,779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,789.94

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