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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,588.61, 232,668.36 and 92,119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,588.61, 232,668.36 and 92,119.33 is: 127,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,588.61 : 232,668.36 = 92,119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,588.61/232,668.36 = 92,119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,588.61x = 232,668.36 × 92,119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,588.61x = 21,433,252,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,433,252,853.73/168,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,133.46

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