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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,186.80, 232,094.82 and 91,706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,186.80, 232,094.82 and 91,706.50 is: 126,553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,186.80 : 232,094.82 = 91,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,186.80/232,094.82 = 91,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,186.80x = 232,094.82 × 91,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,186.80x = 21,284,603,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284,603,610.33/168,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,553.35

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