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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,965.78, 233,269.81 and 126,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,965.78, 233,269.81 and 126,181.17 is: 174,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,965.78 : 233,269.81 = 126,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,965.78/233,269.81 = 126,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,965.78x = 233,269.81 × 126,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,965.78x = 29,434,257,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,434,257,236.02/168,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,202.48

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