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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,409.48, 232,406.98 and 92,957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,409.48, 232,406.98 and 92,957.96 is: 128,283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,409.48 : 232,406.98 = 92,957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,409.48/232,406.98 = 92,957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,409.48x = 232,406.98 × 92,957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,409.48x = 21,604,078,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,078,750.56/168,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,283.03

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