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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,288.68, 232,238.62 and 92,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,288.68, 232,238.62 and 92,837 is: 128,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,288.68 : 232,238.62 = 92,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,288.68/232,238.62 = 92,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,288.68x = 232,238.62 × 92,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,288.68x = 21,560,336,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560,336,764.94/168,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,115.19

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