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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,396.42, 232,385.94 and 92,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,396.42, 232,385.94 and 92,944.92 is: 128,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,396.42 : 232,385.94 = 92,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,396.42/232,385.94 = 92,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,396.42x = 232,385.94 × 92,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,396.42x = 21,599,092,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599,092,602.42/168,396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,263.37

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