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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,419.36, 232,416.72 and 92,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,419.36, 232,416.72 and 92,966.24 is: 128,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,419.36 : 232,416.72 = 92,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,419.36/232,416.72 = 92,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,419.36x = 232,416.72 × 92,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,419.36x = 21,606,908,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606,908,571.53/168,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,292.31

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