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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,289.68, 232,240.52 and 92,838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,289.68, 232,240.52 and 92,838.16 is: 128,117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,289.68 : 232,240.52 = 92,838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,289.68/232,240.52 = 92,838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,289.68x = 232,240.52 × 92,838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,289.68x = 21,560,782,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560,782,554.24/168,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,117.08

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