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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,159.81, 232,059 and 92,708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,159.81, 232,059 and 92,708.31 is: 127,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,159.81 : 232,059 = 92,708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,159.81/232,059 = 92,708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,159.81x = 232,059 × 92,708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,159.81x = 21,513,797,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,513,797,710.29/168,159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,936.62

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