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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,336.24, 232,292.52 and 92,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,336.24, 232,292.52 and 92,886 is: 128,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,336.24 : 232,292.52 = 92,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,336.24/232,292.52 = 92,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,336.24x = 232,292.52 × 92,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,336.24x = 21,576,723,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,723,012.72/168,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,176.34

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