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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,358.23, 232,335.72 and 91,877.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,358.23, 232,335.72 and 91,877.94 is: 126,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,358.23 : 232,335.72 = 91,877.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,358.23/232,335.72 = 91,877.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,358.23x = 232,335.72 × 91,877.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,358.23x = 21,346,527,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,527,342.02/168,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,792.30

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