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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,237, 232,171.92 and 92,790.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,237, 232,171.92 and 92,790.36 is: 128,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,237 : 232,171.92 = 92,790.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,237/232,171.92 = 92,790.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,237x = 232,171.92 × 92,790.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,237x = 21,543,316,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543,316,038.69/168,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,053.38

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