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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,845.53, 233,012.58 and 96,259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,845.53, 233,012.58 and 96,259.15 is: 132,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,845.53 : 233,012.58 = 96,259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,845.53/233,012.58 = 96,259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,845.53x = 233,012.58 × 96,259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,845.53x = 22,429,592,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,592,890.11/168,845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,840.90

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