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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,330.28, 232,294.62 and 92,878.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,330.28, 232,294.62 and 92,878.96 is: 128,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,330.28 : 232,294.62 = 92,878.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,330.28/232,294.62 = 92,878.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,330.28x = 232,294.62 × 92,878.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,330.28x = 21,575,282,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575,282,719.20/168,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,172.32

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