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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,904.16, 233,119.86 and 120,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,904.16, 233,119.86 and 120,636.80 is: 166,501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,904.16 : 233,119.86 = 120,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,904.16/233,119.86 = 120,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,904.16x = 233,119.86 × 120,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,904.16x = 28,122,833,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122,833,926.85/168,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,501.72

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