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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,158.32, 252,001.44 and 92,061.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,158.32, 252,001.44 and 92,061.23 is: 137,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,158.32 : 252,001.44 = 92,061.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,158.32/252,001.44 = 92,061.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,158.32x = 252,001.44 × 92,061.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,158.32x = 23,199,562,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,562,528.17/168,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,962.62

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