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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,644.92, 232,734.36 and 92,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,644.92, 232,734.36 and 92,167.24 is: 127,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,644.92 : 232,734.36 = 92,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,644.92/232,734.36 = 92,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,644.92x = 232,734.36 × 92,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,644.92x = 21,450,483,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450,483,614.37/168,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,193.18

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