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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,325.41, 232,289.87 and 92,873.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,325.41, 232,289.87 and 92,873.91 is: 128,166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,325.41 : 232,289.87 = 92,873.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,325.41/232,289.87 = 92,873.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,325.41x = 232,289.87 × 92,873.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,325.41x = 21,573,668,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573,668,015.92/168,325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,166.44

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