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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,639.26, 232,715.04 and 92,156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,639.26, 232,715.04 and 92,156.54 is: 127,172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,639.26 : 232,715.04 = 92,156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,639.26/232,715.04 = 92,156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,639.26x = 232,715.04 × 92,156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,639.26x = 21,446,212,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446,212,892.36/168,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,172.12

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