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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,246.55, 232,179.16 and 92,795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,246.55, 232,179.16 and 92,795.05 is: 128,056.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,246.55 : 232,179.16 = 92,795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,246.55/232,179.16 = 92,795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,246.55x = 232,179.16 × 92,795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,246.55x = 21,545,075,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545,075,136.29/168,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,056.57

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