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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,137.24, 232,029.18 and 92,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,137.24, 232,029.18 and 92,687 is: 127,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,137.24 : 232,029.18 = 92,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,137.24/232,029.18 = 92,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,137.24x = 232,029.18 × 92,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,137.24x = 21,506,088,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506,088,606.66/168,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,907.94

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