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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,215.36, 232,132.92 and 92,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,215.36, 232,132.92 and 92,759 is: 128,005.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,215.36 : 232,132.92 = 92,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,215.36/232,132.92 = 92,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,215.36x = 232,132.92 × 92,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,215.36x = 21,532,417,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532,417,526.28/168,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,005.06

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