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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,982.20, 233,216.28 and 96,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,982.20, 233,216.28 and 96,402.96 is: 133,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,982.20 : 233,216.28 = 96,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,982.20/233,216.28 = 96,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,982.20x = 233,216.28 × 96,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,982.20x = 22,482,739,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,482,739,712.19/168,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,047.98

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