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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,323.13, 232,285.79 and 92,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,323.13, 232,285.79 and 92,871.63 is: 128,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,323.13 : 232,285.79 = 92,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,323.13/232,285.79 = 92,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,323.13x = 232,285.79 × 92,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,323.13x = 21,572,760,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,572,760,175.32/168,323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,162.78

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