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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,966.78, 232,925.67 and 128,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,966.78, 232,925.67 and 128,610.24 is: 177,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,966.78 : 232,925.67 = 128,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,966.78/232,925.67 = 128,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,966.78x = 232,925.67 × 128,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,966.78x = 29,956,626,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956,626,320.86/168,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,292.99

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