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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,332.31, 232,303.46 and 92,885.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,332.31, 232,303.46 and 92,885.67 is: 128,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,332.31 : 232,303.46 = 92,885.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,332.31/232,303.46 = 92,885.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,332.31x = 232,303.46 × 92,885.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,332.31x = 21,577,662,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577,662,525.42/168,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,184.91

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