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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,285.52, 232,238.84 and 92,838.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,285.52, 232,238.84 and 92,838.88 is: 128,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,285.52 : 232,238.84 = 92,838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,285.52/232,238.84 = 92,838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,285.52x = 232,238.84 × 92,838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,285.52x = 21,560,793,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560,793,798.10/168,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,120.31

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