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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,976.38, 233,162.91 and 108,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,976.38, 233,162.91 and 108,552 is: 149,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,976.38 : 233,162.91 = 108,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,976.38/233,162.91 = 108,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,976.38x = 233,162.91 × 108,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,976.38x = 25,310,300,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310,300,206.32/168,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,786.02

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