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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,385.67, 232,371.08 and 92,934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,385.67, 232,371.08 and 92,934.17 is: 128,248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,385.67 : 232,371.08 = 92,934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,385.67/232,371.08 = 92,934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,385.67x = 232,371.08 × 92,934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,385.67x = 21,595,213,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595,213,451.80/168,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,248.52

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