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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,888.24, 232,797.78 and 133,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,888.24, 232,797.78 and 133,021.44 is: 183,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,888.24 : 232,797.78 = 133,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,888.24/232,797.78 = 133,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,888.24x = 232,797.78 × 133,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,888.24x = 30,967,095,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,967,095,924.40/168,888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,358.51

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