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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,987.72, 233,230.21 and 96,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,987.72, 233,230.21 and 96,414.28 is: 133,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,987.72 : 233,230.21 = 96,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,987.72/233,230.21 = 96,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,987.72x = 233,230.21 × 96,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,987.72x = 22,486,722,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486,722,289.33/168,987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,067.20

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