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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,983.46, 233,066.97 and 117,979.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,983.46, 233,066.97 and 117,979.38 is: 162,720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,983.46 : 233,066.97 = 117,979.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,983.46/233,066.97 = 117,979.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,983.46x = 233,066.97 × 117,979.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,983.46x = 27,497,096,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497,096,619.08/168,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,720.64

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