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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,026.69, 231,876.73 and 92,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,026.69, 231,876.73 and 92,575.19 is: 127,753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,026.69 : 231,876.73 = 92,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,026.69/231,876.73 = 92,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,026.69x = 231,876.73 × 92,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,026.69x = 21,466,031,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,031,873.45/168,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,753.70

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