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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,926.56, 233,102.78 and 114,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,926.56, 233,102.78 and 114,367.76 is: 157,816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,926.56 : 233,102.78 = 114,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,926.56/233,102.78 = 114,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,926.56x = 233,102.78 × 114,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,926.56x = 26,659,442,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659,442,798.37/168,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,816.76

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