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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,752.59, 232,878.78 and 92,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,752.59, 232,878.78 and 92,272.02 is: 127,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,752.59 : 232,878.78 = 92,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,752.59/232,878.78 = 92,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,752.59x = 232,878.78 × 92,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,752.59x = 21,488,195,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488,195,445.74/168,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,335.50

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