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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,325.69, 232,294.31 and 92,879.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,325.69, 232,294.31 and 92,879.05 is: 128,175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,325.69 : 232,294.31 = 92,879.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,325.69/232,294.31 = 92,879.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,325.69x = 232,294.31 × 92,879.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,325.69x = 21,575,274,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,274,484.67/168,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,175.77

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