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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,334.92, 232,302.98 and 92,883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,334.92, 232,302.98 and 92,883.42 is: 128,179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,334.92 : 232,302.98 = 92,883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,334.92/232,302.98 = 92,883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,334.92x = 232,302.98 × 92,883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,334.92x = 21,577,095,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577,095,258.59/168,334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,179.56

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