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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,835.84, 232,994.96 and 92,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,835.84, 232,994.96 and 92,353.40 is: 127,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,835.84 : 232,994.96 = 92,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,835.84/232,994.96 = 92,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,835.84x = 232,994.96 × 92,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,835.84x = 21,517,876,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517,876,738.86/168,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,448.51

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