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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,859.02, 233,002.61 and 96,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,859.02, 233,002.61 and 96,271.27 is: 132,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,859.02 : 233,002.61 = 96,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,859.02/233,002.61 = 96,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,859.02x = 233,002.61 × 96,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,859.02x = 22,431,457,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,457,178.01/168,859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,841.33

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