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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,254.88, 232,208.13 and 92,803.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,254.88, 232,208.13 and 92,803.38 is: 128,077.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,254.88 : 232,208.13 = 92,803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,254.88/232,208.13 = 92,803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,254.88x = 232,208.13 × 92,803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,254.88x = 21,549,699,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549,699,327.48/168,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,077.71

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