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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,922.91, 233,012.31 and 111,562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,922.91, 233,012.31 and 111,562.34 is: 153,889.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,922.91 : 233,012.31 = 111,562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,922.91/233,012.31 = 111,562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,922.91x = 233,012.31 × 111,562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,922.91x = 25,995,398,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,995,398,552.41/168,922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,889.12

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