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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,276.78, 232,218.21 and 92,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,276.78, 232,218.21 and 92,825.28 is: 128,096.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,276.78 : 232,218.21 = 92,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,276.78/232,218.21 = 92,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,276.78x = 232,218.21 × 92,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,276.78x = 21,555,720,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555,720,364.35/168,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,096.82

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