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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,628.26, 232,699.86 and 92,145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,628.26, 232,699.86 and 92,145.54 is: 127,156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,628.26 : 232,699.86 = 92,145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,628.26/232,699.86 = 92,145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,628.26x = 232,699.86 × 92,145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,628.26x = 21,442,254,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442,254,257.62/168,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,156.94

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