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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,337.24, 232,293.90 and 92,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,337.24, 232,293.90 and 92,887 is: 128,177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,337.24 : 232,293.90 = 92,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,337.24/232,293.90 = 92,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,337.24x = 232,293.90 × 92,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,337.24x = 21,577,083,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577,083,489.30/168,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,177.72

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