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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,822.02, 232,942.06 and 96,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,822.02, 232,942.06 and 96,223.48 is: 132,769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,822.02 : 232,942.06 = 96,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,822.02/232,942.06 = 96,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,822.02x = 232,942.06 × 96,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,822.02x = 22,414,495,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,495,189.49/168,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,769.97

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