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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,975.68, 233,181.81 and 96,376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,975.68, 233,181.81 and 96,376.93 is: 132,997.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,975.68 : 233,181.81 = 96,376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,975.68/233,181.81 = 96,376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,975.68x = 233,181.81 × 96,376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,975.68x = 22,473,346,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,473,346,396.69/168,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,997.52

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