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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,827.17, 232,753.50 and 108,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,827.17, 232,753.50 and 108,292.73 is: 149,297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,827.17 : 232,753.50 = 108,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,827.17/232,753.50 = 108,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,827.17x = 232,753.50 × 108,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,827.17x = 25,205,512,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205,512,202.79/168,827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,297.72

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