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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,708.36, 232,808.40 and 93,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,708.36, 232,808.40 and 93,252 is: 128,682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,708.36 : 232,808.40 = 93,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,708.36/232,808.40 = 93,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,708.36x = 232,808.40 × 93,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,708.36x = 21,709,848,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,709,848,916.80/168,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,682.71

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