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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,312.32, 232,272.24 and 92,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,312.32, 232,272.24 and 92,863.52 is: 128,152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,312.32 : 232,272.24 = 92,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,312.32/232,272.24 = 92,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,312.32x = 232,272.24 × 92,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,312.32x = 21,569,617,804.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569,617,804.68/168,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,152.34

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