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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,299.61, 232,237.29 and 92,843.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,299.61, 232,237.29 and 92,843.25 is: 128,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,299.61 : 232,237.29 = 92,843.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,299.61/232,237.29 = 92,843.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,299.61x = 232,237.29 × 92,843.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,299.61x = 21,561,664,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,561,664,774.79/168,299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,114.76

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