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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,026.16, 231,876.12 and 92,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,026.16, 231,876.12 and 92,574 is: 127,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,026.16 : 231,876.12 = 92,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,026.16/231,876.12 = 92,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,026.16x = 231,876.12 × 92,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,026.16x = 21,465,699,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,465,699,932.88/168,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,752.13

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