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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,280.38, 232,229.52 and 92,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,280.38, 232,229.52 and 92,828.88 is: 128,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,280.38 : 232,229.52 = 92,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,280.38/232,229.52 = 92,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,280.38x = 232,229.52 × 92,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,280.38x = 21,557,606,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,557,606,244.54/168,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,105.29

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