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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,293.36, 232,228.68 and 92,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,293.36, 232,228.68 and 92,837 is: 128,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,293.36 : 232,228.68 = 92,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,293.36/232,228.68 = 92,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,293.36x = 232,228.68 × 92,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,293.36x = 21,559,413,965.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,559,413,965.16/168,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,106.15

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