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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,283.52, 232,227.52 and 92,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,283.52, 232,227.52 and 92,832 is: 128,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,283.52 : 232,227.52 = 92,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,283.52/232,227.52 = 92,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,283.52x = 232,227.52 × 92,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,283.52x = 21,558,145,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,558,145,136.64/168,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,106.10

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