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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,898.37, 233,047.33 and 96,299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,898.37, 233,047.33 and 96,299.89 is: 132,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,898.37 : 233,047.33 = 96,299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,898.37/233,047.33 = 96,299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,898.37x = 233,047.33 × 96,299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,898.37x = 22,442,431,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442,431,420.43/168,898.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,875.36

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