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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,867.83, 232,936.08 and 111,507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,867.83, 232,936.08 and 111,507.68 is: 153,813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,867.83 : 232,936.08 = 111,507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,867.83/232,936.08 = 111,507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,867.83x = 232,936.08 × 111,507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,867.83x = 25,974,161,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974,161,869.09/168,867.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,813.56

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