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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,719.38, 232,832.55 and 92,238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,719.38, 232,832.55 and 92,238.91 is: 127,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,719.38 : 232,832.55 = 92,238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,719.38/232,832.55 = 92,238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,719.38x = 232,832.55 × 92,238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,719.38x = 21,476,220,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476,220,624.52/168,719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,289.59

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