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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,957.90, 233,258.94 and 126,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,957.90, 233,258.94 and 126,173.30 is: 174,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,957.90 : 233,258.94 = 126,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,957.90/233,258.94 = 126,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,957.90x = 233,258.94 × 126,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,957.90x = 29,431,049,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,431,049,048.01/168,957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,191.61

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