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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,965.31, 233,162.87 and 96,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,965.31, 233,162.87 and 96,357.54 is: 132,968.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,965.31 : 233,162.87 = 96,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,965.31/233,162.87 = 96,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,965.31x = 233,162.87 × 96,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,965.31x = 22,467,000,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467,000,090.75/168,965.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,968.12

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