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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,832.08, 232,960.68 and 93,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,832.08, 232,960.68 and 93,366 is: 128,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,832.08 : 232,960.68 = 93,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,832.08/232,960.68 = 93,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,832.08x = 232,960.68 × 93,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,832.08x = 21,750,606,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750,606,848.88/168,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,829.82

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