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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,015.76, 231,862.32 and 92,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,015.76, 231,862.32 and 92,564.08 is: 127,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,015.76 : 231,862.32 = 92,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,015.76/231,862.32 = 92,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,015.76x = 231,862.32 × 92,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,015.76x = 21,462,122,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,462,122,337.47/168,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,738.75

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