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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,333.92, 232,301.60 and 92,882.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,333.92, 232,301.60 and 92,882.42 is: 128,178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,333.92 : 232,301.60 = 92,882.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,333.92/232,301.60 = 92,882.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,333.92x = 232,301.60 × 92,882.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,333.92x = 21,576,734,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,734,777.87/168,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,178.18

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