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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,833.28, 233,061.68 and 105,202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,833.28, 233,061.68 and 105,202.52 is: 145,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,833.28 : 233,061.68 = 105,202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,833.28/233,061.68 = 105,202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,833.28x = 233,061.68 × 105,202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,833.28x = 24,518,676,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518,676,051.43/168,833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,224.19

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