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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,719.36, 232,823.58 and 93,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,719.36, 232,823.58 and 93,263 is: 128,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,719.36 : 232,823.58 = 93,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,719.36/232,823.58 = 93,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,719.36x = 232,823.58 × 93,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,719.36x = 21,713,825,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,825,541.54/168,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,697.89

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