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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,432.12, 232,434.90 and 92,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,432.12, 232,434.90 and 92,979 is: 128,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,432.12 : 232,434.90 = 92,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,432.12/232,434.90 = 92,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,432.12x = 232,434.90 × 92,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,432.12x = 21,611,564,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,611,564,567.10/168,432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,310.23

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