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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,336, 232,308.72 and 92,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,336, 232,308.72 and 92,889.36 is: 128,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,336 : 232,308.72 = 92,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,336/232,308.72 = 92,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,336x = 232,308.72 × 92,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,336x = 21,579,008,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579,008,323.22/168,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,190.10

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