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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,099.23, 231,976.41 and 92,647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,099.23, 231,976.41 and 92,647.73 is: 127,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,099.23 : 231,976.41 = 92,647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,099.23/231,976.41 = 92,647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,099.23x = 231,976.41 × 92,647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,099.23x = 21,492,088,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492,088,032.56/168,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,853.58

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