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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,623.34, 232,700.82 and 92,142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,623.34, 232,700.82 and 92,142.44 is: 127,156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,623.34 : 232,700.82 = 92,142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,623.34/232,700.82 = 92,142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,623.34x = 232,700.82 × 92,142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,623.34x = 21,441,620,823.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441,620,823.57/168,623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,156.90

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