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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,231.79, 232,143.73 and 92,775.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,231.79, 232,143.73 and 92,775.43 is: 128,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,231.79 : 232,143.73 = 92,775.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,231.79/232,143.73 = 92,775.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,231.79x = 232,143.73 × 92,775.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,231.79x = 21,537,234,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537,234,372.55/168,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,021.19

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