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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,934.82, 233,063.73 and 108,497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,934.82, 233,063.73 and 108,497.07 is: 149,683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,934.82 : 233,063.73 = 108,497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,934.82/233,063.73 = 108,497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,934.82x = 233,063.73 × 108,497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,934.82x = 25,286,731,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,286,731,828.27/168,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,683.37

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