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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,381.54, 232,366.05 and 92,929.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,381.54, 232,366.05 and 92,929.50 is: 128,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,381.54 : 232,366.05 = 92,929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,381.54/232,366.05 = 92,929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,381.54x = 232,366.05 × 92,929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,381.54x = 21,593,660,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593,660,843.48/168,381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,242.45

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