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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,599.69, 232,664.85 and 92,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,599.69, 232,664.85 and 92,117.15 is: 127,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,599.69 : 232,664.85 = 92,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,599.69/232,664.85 = 92,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,599.69x = 232,664.85 × 92,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,599.69x = 21,432,421,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432,421,723.85/168,599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,120.18

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