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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,942.92, 233,167.41 and 96,345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,942.92, 233,167.41 and 96,345.96 is: 132,972.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,942.92 : 233,167.41 = 96,345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,942.92/233,167.41 = 96,345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,942.92x = 233,167.41 × 96,345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,942.92x = 22,464,737,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,737,957.16/168,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,972.36

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