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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,732.36, 232,841.52 and 93,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,732.36, 232,841.52 and 93,276 is: 128,715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,732.36 : 232,841.52 = 93,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,732.36/232,841.52 = 93,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,732.36x = 232,841.52 × 93,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,732.36x = 21,718,525,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,718,525,619.52/168,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,715.83

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