Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,648.36, 232,725.58 and 93,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 168,648.36, 232,725.58 and 93,192 is: 128,599.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,648.36 : 232,725.58 = 93,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,648.36/232,725.58 = 93,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,648.36x = 232,725.58 × 93,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,648.36x = 21,688,162,251.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,688,162,251.36/168,648.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,599.90
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