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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,860.02, 233,003.99 and 96,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,860.02, 233,003.99 and 96,272.27 is: 132,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,860.02 : 233,003.99 = 96,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,860.02/233,003.99 = 96,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,860.02x = 233,003.99 × 96,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,860.02x = 22,431,823,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,823,036.36/168,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,842.71

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