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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,421.54, 232,421.25 and 92,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,421.54, 232,421.25 and 92,969.50 is: 128,297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,421.54 : 232,421.25 = 92,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,421.54/232,421.25 = 92,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,421.54x = 232,421.25 × 92,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,421.54x = 21,608,087,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608,087,401.88/168,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,297.65

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