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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,069.34, 231,932.70 and 91,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,069.34, 231,932.70 and 91,589.12 is: 126,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,069.34 : 231,932.70 = 91,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,069.34/231,932.70 = 91,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,069.34x = 231,932.70 × 91,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,069.34x = 21,242,511,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242,511,892.22/168,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,391.36

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