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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,157.32, 251,999.94 and 92,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,157.32, 251,999.94 and 92,060.23 is: 137,961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,157.32 : 251,999.94 = 92,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,157.32/251,999.94 = 92,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,157.32x = 251,999.94 × 92,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,157.32x = 23,199,172,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,172,106.27/168,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,961.12

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