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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,059.78, 231,911.58 and 92,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,059.78, 231,911.58 and 92,608.28 is: 127,793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,059.78 : 231,911.58 = 92,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,059.78/231,911.58 = 92,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,059.78x = 231,911.58 × 92,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,059.78x = 21,476,932,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476,932,535.88/168,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,793.41

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