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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,118.46, 232,005.03 and 92,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,118.46, 232,005.03 and 92,669.66 is: 127,884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,118.46 : 232,005.03 = 92,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,118.46/232,005.03 = 92,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,118.46x = 232,005.03 × 92,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,118.46x = 21,499,827,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499,827,248.39/168,118.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,884.99

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