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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,130.24, 232,019.52 and 92,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,130.24, 232,019.52 and 92,680 is: 127,898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,130.24 : 232,019.52 = 92,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,130.24/232,019.52 = 92,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,130.24x = 232,019.52 × 92,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,130.24x = 21,503,569,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,503,569,113.60/168,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,898.28

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