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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,327, 232,296.12 and 92,880.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,327, 232,296.12 and 92,880.36 is: 128,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,327 : 232,296.12 = 92,880.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,327/232,296.12 = 92,880.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,327x = 232,296.12 × 92,880.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,327x = 21,575,747,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,747,252.20/168,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,177.58

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