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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,334.24, 232,289.76 and 92,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,334.24, 232,289.76 and 92,884 is: 128,173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,334.24 : 232,289.76 = 92,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,334.24/232,289.76 = 92,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,334.24x = 232,289.76 × 92,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,334.24x = 21,576,002,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,002,067.84/168,334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,173.58

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