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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,944.68, 233,169.83 and 96,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,944.68, 233,169.83 and 96,347.72 is: 132,974.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,944.68 : 233,169.83 = 96,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,944.68/233,169.83 = 96,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,944.68x = 233,169.83 × 96,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,944.68x = 22,465,381,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,465,381,011.55/168,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,974.78

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