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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,968.31, 233,167.01 and 96,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,968.31, 233,167.01 and 96,360.54 is: 132,972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,968.31 : 233,167.01 = 96,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,968.31/233,167.01 = 96,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,968.31x = 233,167.01 × 96,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,968.31x = 22,468,098,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,098,511.98/168,968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,972.26

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