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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,688.85, 232,786.26 and 92,208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,688.85, 232,786.26 and 92,208.13 is: 127,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,688.85 : 232,786.26 = 92,208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,688.85/232,786.26 = 92,208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,688.85x = 232,786.26 × 92,208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,688.85x = 21,464,785,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,785,142.33/168,688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,244.84

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