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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,275.82, 232,221.87 and 92,827.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,275.82, 232,221.87 and 92,827.02 is: 128,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,275.82 : 232,221.87 = 92,827.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,275.82/232,221.87 = 92,827.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,275.82x = 232,221.87 × 92,827.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,275.82x = 21,556,464,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556,464,170.93/168,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,101.97

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