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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,644.36, 232,720.06 and 93,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,644.36, 232,720.06 and 93,188 is: 128,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,644.36 : 232,720.06 = 93,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,644.36/232,720.06 = 93,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,644.36x = 232,720.06 × 93,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,644.36x = 21,686,716,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,686,716,951.28/168,644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,594.38

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