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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,298.08, 232,251.32 and 92,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,298.08, 232,251.32 and 92,846.58 is: 128,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,298.08 : 232,251.32 = 92,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,298.08/232,251.32 = 92,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,298.08x = 232,251.32 × 92,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,298.08x = 21,563,740,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,563,740,762.49/168,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,128.26

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