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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,740.59, 232,862.43 and 92,264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,740.59, 232,862.43 and 92,264.62 is: 127,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,740.59 : 232,862.43 = 92,264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,740.59/232,862.43 = 92,264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,740.59x = 232,862.43 × 92,264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,740.59x = 21,484,963,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484,963,154.90/168,740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,325.40

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