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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,963.35, 233,168.79 and 91,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,963.35, 233,168.79 and 91,438.84 is: 126,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,963.35 : 233,168.79 = 91,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,963.35/233,168.79 = 91,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,963.35x = 233,168.79 × 91,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,963.35x = 21,320,682,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,320,682,515.96/168,963.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,185.25

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