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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,858.58, 233,002.02 and 96,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,858.58, 233,002.02 and 96,270.84 is: 132,840.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,858.58 : 233,002.02 = 96,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,858.58/233,002.02 = 96,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,858.58x = 233,002.02 × 96,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,858.58x = 22,431,299,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,299,022.09/168,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,840.74

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