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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,147.18, 232,033.95 and 92,689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,147.18, 232,033.95 and 92,689.74 is: 127,906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,147.18 : 232,033.95 = 92,689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,147.18/232,033.95 = 92,689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,147.18x = 232,033.95 × 92,689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,147.18x = 21,507,166,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507,166,496.67/168,147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,906.79

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