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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,267.22, 232,213.14 and 91,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,267.22, 232,213.14 and 91,787.60 is: 126,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,267.22 : 232,213.14 = 91,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,267.22/232,213.14 = 91,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,267.22x = 232,213.14 × 91,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,267.22x = 21,314,287,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314,287,389.60/168,267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,669.28

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