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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,741, 232,867.44 and 93,294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,741, 232,867.44 and 93,294.36 is: 128,748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,741 : 232,867.44 = 93,294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,741/232,867.44 = 93,294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,741x = 232,867.44 × 93,294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,741x = 21,725,218,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725,218,779.64/168,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,748.90

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