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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,450.89, 232,462.35 and 92,999.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,450.89, 232,462.35 and 92,999.39 is: 128,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,450.89 : 232,462.35 = 92,999.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,450.89/232,462.35 = 92,999.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,450.89x = 232,462.35 × 92,999.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,450.89x = 21,618,855,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,855,585.65/168,450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,339.22

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