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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,292.36, 232,227.30 and 92,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,292.36, 232,227.30 and 92,836 is: 128,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,292.36 : 232,227.30 = 92,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,292.36/232,227.30 = 92,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,292.36x = 232,227.30 × 92,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,292.36x = 21,559,053,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,559,053,622.80/168,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,104.77

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