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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,326.38, 232,295.26 and 92,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,326.38, 232,295.26 and 92,879.74 is: 128,176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,326.38 : 232,295.26 = 92,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,326.38/232,295.26 = 92,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,326.38x = 232,295.26 × 92,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,326.38x = 21,575,523,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,523,352.03/168,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,176.72

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