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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,339.80, 232,308.66 and 92,888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,339.80, 232,308.66 and 92,888.24 is: 128,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,339.80 : 232,308.66 = 92,888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,339.80/232,308.66 = 92,888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,339.80x = 232,308.66 × 92,888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,339.80x = 21,578,742,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578,742,564.16/168,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,185.63

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