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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,588.80, 232,668.62 and 92,119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,588.80, 232,668.62 and 92,119.50 is: 127,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,588.80 : 232,668.62 = 92,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,588.80/232,668.62 = 92,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,588.80x = 232,668.62 × 92,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,588.80x = 21,433,316,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,433,316,479.49/168,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,133.70

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