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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,843.71, 233,010.08 and 96,257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,843.71, 233,010.08 and 96,257.34 is: 132,838.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,843.71 : 233,010.08 = 96,257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,843.71/233,010.08 = 96,257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,843.71x = 233,010.08 × 96,257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,843.71x = 22,428,929,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,428,929,791.14/168,843.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,838.41

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