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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,325.31, 232,293.79 and 92,878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,325.31, 232,293.79 and 92,878.67 is: 128,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,325.31 : 232,293.79 = 92,878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,325.31/232,293.79 = 92,878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,325.31x = 232,293.79 × 92,878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,325.31x = 21,575,138,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,138,961.29/168,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,175.25

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