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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,643.36, 232,718.68 and 93,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,643.36, 232,718.68 and 93,187 is: 128,593.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,643.36 : 232,718.68 = 93,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,643.36/232,718.68 = 93,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,643.36x = 232,718.68 × 93,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,643.36x = 21,686,355,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,686,355,633.16/168,643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,593.00

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