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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,720.36, 232,824.96 and 93,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,720.36, 232,824.96 and 93,264 is: 128,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,720.36 : 232,824.96 = 93,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,720.36/232,824.96 = 93,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,720.36x = 232,824.96 × 93,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,720.36x = 21,714,187,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714,187,069.44/168,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,699.27

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