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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,843.68, 233,010.04 and 96,257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,843.68, 233,010.04 and 96,257.31 is: 132,838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,843.68 : 233,010.04 = 96,257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,843.68/233,010.04 = 96,257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,843.68x = 233,010.04 × 96,257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,843.68x = 22,428,918,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,428,918,418.64/168,843.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,838.36

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