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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,230.56, 232,158.24 and 92,783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,230.56, 232,158.24 and 92,783.92 is: 128,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,230.56 : 232,158.24 = 92,783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,230.56/232,158.24 = 92,783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,230.56x = 232,158.24 × 92,783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,230.56x = 21,540,551,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,551,567.50/168,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,041.85

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