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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,251.67, 232,186.23 and 92,800.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,251.67, 232,186.23 and 92,800.17 is: 128,063.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,251.67 : 232,186.23 = 92,800.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,251.67/232,186.23 = 92,800.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,251.67x = 232,186.23 × 92,800.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,251.67x = 21,546,921,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,546,921,615.66/168,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,063.64

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