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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,237.14, 232,160.78 and 92,785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,237.14, 232,160.78 and 92,785.64 is: 128,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,237.14 : 232,160.78 = 92,785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,237.14/232,160.78 = 92,785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,237.14x = 232,160.78 × 92,785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,237.14x = 21,541,185,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,185,626.36/168,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,040.61

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