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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,332.32, 232,303.47 and 92,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,332.32, 232,303.47 and 92,885.68 is: 128,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,332.32 : 232,303.47 = 92,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,332.32/232,303.47 = 92,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,332.32x = 232,303.47 × 92,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,332.32x = 21,577,665,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577,665,777.31/168,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,184.92

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