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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,335.82, 232,308.30 and 92,889.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,335.82, 232,308.30 and 92,889.18 is: 128,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,335.82 : 232,308.30 = 92,889.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,335.82/232,308.30 = 92,889.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,335.82x = 232,308.30 × 92,889.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,335.82x = 21,578,927,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578,927,494.19/168,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,189.75

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