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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,984.96, 233,069.04 and 117,980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,984.96, 233,069.04 and 117,980.88 is: 162,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,984.96 : 233,069.04 = 117,980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,984.96/233,069.04 = 117,980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,984.96x = 233,069.04 × 117,980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,984.96x = 27,497,690,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497,690,439.96/168,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,722.71

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