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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,996.44, 232,966.68 and 128,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,996.44, 232,966.68 and 128,639.90 is: 177,333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,996.44 : 232,966.68 = 128,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,996.44/232,966.68 = 128,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,996.44x = 232,966.68 × 128,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,996.44x = 29,968,810,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,810,418.53/168,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,333.97

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