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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,026.61, 231,876.60 and 92,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,026.61, 231,876.60 and 92,575.11 is: 127,753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,026.61 : 231,876.60 = 92,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,026.61/231,876.60 = 92,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,026.61x = 231,876.60 × 92,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,026.61x = 21,466,001,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,001,751.43/168,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,753.58

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