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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,410, 232,405.82 and 92,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,410, 232,405.82 and 92,958.52 is: 128,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,410 : 232,405.82 = 92,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,410/232,405.82 = 92,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,410x = 232,405.82 × 92,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,410x = 21,604,101,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,101,066.59/168,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,282.77

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