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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,022.59, 231,871.04 and 92,571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,022.59, 231,871.04 and 92,571.09 is: 127,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,022.59 : 231,871.04 = 92,571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,022.59/231,871.04 = 92,571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,022.59x = 231,871.04 × 92,571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,022.59x = 21,464,554,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,554,449.38/168,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,748.03

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