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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,417.54, 232,415.73 and 92,965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,417.54, 232,415.73 and 92,965.50 is: 128,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,417.54 : 232,415.73 = 92,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,417.54/232,415.73 = 92,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,417.54x = 232,415.73 × 92,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,417.54x = 21,606,644,547.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606,644,547.32/168,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,292.13

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