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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,317.84, 232,280.04 and 92,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,317.84, 232,280.04 and 92,871.44 is: 128,163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,317.84 : 232,280.04 = 92,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,317.84/232,280.04 = 92,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,317.84x = 232,280.04 × 92,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,317.84x = 21,572,181,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,572,181,798.06/168,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,163.37

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