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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,327.28, 232,290.48 and 92,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,327.28, 232,290.48 and 92,875.96 is: 128,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,327.28 : 232,290.48 = 92,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,327.28/232,290.48 = 92,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,327.28x = 232,290.48 × 92,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,327.28x = 21,574,201,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,574,201,328.86/168,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,168.18

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