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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,751.46, 232,877.22 and 92,270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,751.46, 232,877.22 and 92,270.89 is: 127,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,751.46 : 232,877.22 = 92,270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,751.46/232,877.22 = 92,270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,751.46x = 232,877.22 × 92,270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,751.46x = 21,487,788,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487,788,350.13/168,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,333.94

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