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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,321.04, 232,282.44 and 92,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,321.04, 232,282.44 and 92,869.12 is: 128,159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,321.04 : 232,282.44 = 92,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,321.04/232,282.44 = 92,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,321.04x = 232,282.44 × 92,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,321.04x = 21,571,865,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571,865,794.25/168,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,159.06

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