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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,843.53, 233,009.82 and 96,257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,843.53, 233,009.82 and 96,257.15 is: 132,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,843.53 : 233,009.82 = 96,257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,843.53/233,009.82 = 96,257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,843.53x = 233,009.82 × 96,257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,843.53x = 22,428,861,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,428,861,122.40/168,843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,838.15

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