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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,087.72, 231,957.92 and 91,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,087.72, 231,957.92 and 91,607.44 is: 126,416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,087.72 : 231,957.92 = 91,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,087.72/231,957.92 = 91,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,087.72x = 231,957.92 × 91,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,087.72x = 21,249,071,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,249,071,238.92/168,087.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,416.56

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