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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,438.04, 232,444.02 and 92,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,438.04, 232,444.02 and 92,986 is: 128,320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,438.04 : 232,444.02 = 92,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,438.04/232,444.02 = 92,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,438.04x = 232,444.02 × 92,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,438.04x = 21,614,039,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,614,039,643.72/168,438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,320.42

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