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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966.31, 233,164.24 and 96,358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966.31, 233,164.24 and 96,358.54 is: 132,969.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966.31 : 233,164.24 = 96,358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966.31/233,164.24 = 96,358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966.31x = 233,164.24 × 96,358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966.31x = 22,467,365,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467,365,746.61/168,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,969.50

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