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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,122.57, 232,005.68 and 91,640.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,122.57, 232,005.68 and 91,640.99 is: 126,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,122.57 : 232,005.68 = 91,640.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,122.57/232,005.68 = 91,640.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,122.57x = 232,005.68 × 91,640.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,122.57x = 21,261,230,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,261,230,322.63/168,122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,462.68

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