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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,346, 232,322.34 and 92,899.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,346, 232,322.34 and 92,899.36 is: 128,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,346 : 232,322.34 = 92,899.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,346/232,322.34 = 92,899.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,346x = 232,322.34 × 92,899.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,346x = 21,582,596,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,582,596,699.70/168,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,203.80

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