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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,924.96, 231,738 and 92,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,924.96, 231,738 and 92,474 is: 127,614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,924.96 : 231,738 = 92,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,924.96/231,738 = 92,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,924.96x = 231,738 × 92,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,924.96x = 21,429,739,812
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,739,812/167,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,614.98

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