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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,124, 232,011.12 and 92,674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,124, 232,011.12 and 92,674.12 is: 127,890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,124 : 232,011.12 = 92,674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,124/232,011.12 = 92,674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,124x = 232,011.12 × 92,674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,124x = 21,501,426,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501,426,376.21/168,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,890.29

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