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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,292.52, 232,239.94 and 92,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,292.52, 232,239.94 and 92,841 is: 128,118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,292.52 : 232,239.94 = 92,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,292.52/232,239.94 = 92,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,292.52x = 232,239.94 × 92,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,292.52x = 21,561,388,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,561,388,269.54/168,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,118.52

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