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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,285.67, 232,218.08 and 92,829.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,285.67, 232,218.08 and 92,829.31 is: 128,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,285.67 : 232,218.08 = 92,829.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,285.67/232,218.08 = 92,829.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,285.67x = 232,218.08 × 92,829.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,285.67x = 21,556,642,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556,642,974.83/168,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,095.54

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