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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,927.33, 232,851.74 and 133,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,927.33, 232,851.74 and 133,060.53 is: 183,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,927.33 : 232,851.74 = 133,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,927.33/232,851.74 = 133,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,927.33x = 232,851.74 × 133,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,927.33x = 30,983,375,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,983,375,270.52/168,927.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,412.45

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