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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,319.84, 232,282.80 and 92,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,319.84, 232,282.80 and 92,873.44 is: 128,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,319.84 : 232,282.80 = 92,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,319.84/232,282.80 = 92,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,319.84x = 232,282.80 × 92,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,319.84x = 21,572,902,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,572,902,688.83/168,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,166.13

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