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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,858.02, 233,001.23 and 96,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,858.02, 233,001.23 and 96,270.27 is: 132,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,858.02 : 233,001.23 = 96,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,858.02/233,001.23 = 96,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,858.02x = 233,001.23 × 96,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,858.02x = 22,431,091,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,091,322.43/168,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,839.95

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