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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,615.62, 232,682.61 and 92,137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,615.62, 232,682.61 and 92,137.34 is: 127,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,615.62 : 232,682.61 = 92,137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,615.62/232,682.61 = 92,137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,615.62x = 232,682.61 × 92,137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,615.62x = 21,438,756,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,438,756,167.95/168,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,145.73

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