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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,698, 232,803.52 and 93,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,698, 232,803.52 and 93,246.50 is: 128,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,698 : 232,803.52 = 93,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,698/232,803.52 = 93,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,698x = 232,803.52 × 93,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,698x = 21,708,113,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,708,113,427.68/168,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,680.32

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