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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,118.96, 232,005.72 and 92,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,118.96, 232,005.72 and 92,670.16 is: 127,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,118.96 : 232,005.72 = 92,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,118.96/232,005.72 = 92,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,118.96x = 232,005.72 × 92,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,118.96x = 21,500,007,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500,007,193.32/168,118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,885.68

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