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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,688.72, 232,786.38 and 92,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,688.72, 232,786.38 and 92,204.38 is: 127,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,688.72 : 232,786.38 = 92,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,688.72/232,786.38 = 92,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,688.72x = 232,786.38 × 92,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,688.72x = 21,463,923,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463,923,840.34/168,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,239.83

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