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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,983.82, 233,201.03 and 104,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,983.82, 233,201.03 and 104,462.46 is: 144,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,983.82 : 233,201.03 = 104,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,983.82/233,201.03 = 104,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,983.82x = 233,201.03 × 104,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,983.82x = 24,360,752,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,752,746.02/168,983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,160.27

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