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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,660.36, 232,742.16 and 93,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,660.36, 232,742.16 and 93,204 is: 128,616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,660.36 : 232,742.16 = 93,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,660.36/232,742.16 = 93,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,660.36x = 232,742.16 × 93,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,660.36x = 21,692,500,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,692,500,280.64/168,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,616.47

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