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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,794.50, 232,926.98 and 92,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,794.50, 232,926.98 and 92,298.40 is: 127,366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,794.50 : 232,926.98 = 92,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,794.50/232,926.98 = 92,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,794.50x = 232,926.98 × 92,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,794.50x = 21,498,787,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498,787,570.83/168,794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,366.64

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