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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,974.93, 233,180.78 and 96,376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,974.93, 233,180.78 and 96,376.18 is: 132,996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,974.93 : 233,180.78 = 96,376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,974.93/233,180.78 = 96,376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,974.93x = 233,180.78 × 96,376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,974.93x = 22,473,072,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,473,072,198.20/168,974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,996.49

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