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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,591.61, 232,672.50 and 92,122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,591.61, 232,672.50 and 92,122.33 is: 127,137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,591.61 : 232,672.50 = 92,122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,591.61/232,672.50 = 92,122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,591.61x = 232,672.50 × 92,122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,591.61x = 21,434,332,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,332,826.93/168,591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,137.60

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