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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,946.18, 233,171.90 and 96,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,946.18, 233,171.90 and 96,349.22 is: 132,976.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,946.18 : 233,171.90 = 96,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,946.18/233,171.90 = 96,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,946.18x = 233,171.90 × 96,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,946.18x = 22,465,930,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,465,930,690.92/168,946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,976.85

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