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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,638.61, 232,724.64 and 92,162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,638.61, 232,724.64 and 92,162.46 is: 127,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,638.61 : 232,724.64 = 92,162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,638.61/232,724.64 = 92,162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,638.61x = 232,724.64 × 92,162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,638.61x = 21,448,475,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448,475,234.26/168,638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,186.03

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