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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,322.77, 232,285.26 and 92,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,322.77, 232,285.26 and 92,871.27 is: 128,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,322.77 : 232,285.26 = 92,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,322.77/232,285.26 = 92,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,322.77x = 232,285.26 × 92,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,322.77x = 21,572,627,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,572,627,098.48/168,322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,162.26

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