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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,827.24, 253,128.35 and 92,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,827.24, 253,128.35 and 92,961.50 is: 139,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,827.24 : 253,128.35 = 92,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,827.24/253,128.35 = 92,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,827.24x = 253,128.35 × 92,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,827.24x = 23,531,191,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531,191,108.53/168,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,380.30

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