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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,886.08, 232,794.81 and 133,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,886.08, 232,794.81 and 133,019.28 is: 183,355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,886.08 : 232,794.81 = 133,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,886.08/232,794.81 = 133,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,886.08x = 232,794.81 × 133,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,886.08x = 30,966,198,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,966,198,013.94/168,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,355.54

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