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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,642.02, 232,729.06 and 92,164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,642.02, 232,729.06 and 92,164.36 is: 127,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,642.02 : 232,729.06 = 92,164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,642.02/232,729.06 = 92,164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,642.02x = 232,729.06 × 92,164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,642.02x = 21,449,324,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449,324,868.30/168,642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,188.50

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