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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,974.69, 233,175.80 and 96,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,974.69, 233,175.80 and 96,366.92 is: 132,981.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,974.69 : 233,175.80 = 96,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,974.69/233,175.80 = 96,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,974.69x = 233,175.80 × 96,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,974.69x = 22,470,432,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,432,739.57/168,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,981.06

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