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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,899.16, 233,112.96 and 120,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,899.16, 233,112.96 and 120,631.80 is: 166,494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,899.16 : 233,112.96 = 120,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,899.16/233,112.96 = 120,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,899.16x = 233,112.96 × 120,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,899.16x = 28,120,835,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120,835,968.13/168,899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,494.82

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