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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,421.77, 232,411.14 and 92,971.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,421.77, 232,411.14 and 92,971.89 is: 128,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,421.77 : 232,411.14 = 92,971.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,421.77/232,411.14 = 92,971.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,421.77x = 232,411.14 × 92,971.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,421.77x = 21,607,702,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607,702,942.85/168,421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,295.19

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