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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,325.38, 232,293.88 and 92,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,325.38, 232,293.88 and 92,878.74 is: 128,175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,325.38 : 232,293.88 = 92,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,325.38/232,293.88 = 92,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,325.38x = 232,293.88 × 92,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,325.38x = 21,575,162,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,162,884.11/168,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,175.34

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