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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,592.61, 232,673.88 and 92,123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,592.61, 232,673.88 and 92,123.33 is: 127,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,592.61 : 232,673.88 = 92,123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,592.61/232,673.88 = 92,123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,592.61x = 232,673.88 × 92,123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,592.61x = 21,434,692,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,692,629.62/168,592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,138.98

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