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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,622.27, 232,695.92 and 92,139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,622.27, 232,695.92 and 92,139.68 is: 127,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,622.27 : 232,695.92 = 92,139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,622.27/232,695.92 = 92,139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,622.27x = 232,695.92 × 92,139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,622.27x = 21,440,527,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,440,527,145.41/168,622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,151.22

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