Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,527.12, 232,566 and 93,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 168,527.12, 232,566 and 93,074 is: 128,441.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,527.12 : 232,566 = 93,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,527.12/232,566 = 93,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,527.12x = 232,566 × 93,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,527.12x = 21,645,847,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,645,847,884/168,527.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,441.33
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