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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,744.96, 232,869.60 and 93,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,744.96, 232,869.60 and 93,297.60 is: 128,751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,744.96 : 232,869.60 = 93,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,744.96/232,869.60 = 93,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,744.96x = 232,869.60 × 93,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,744.96x = 21,726,174,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726,174,792.96/168,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,751.55

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