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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,853.31, 233,019.40 and 92,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,853.31, 233,019.40 and 92,370.76 is: 127,472.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,853.31 : 233,019.40 = 92,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,853.31/233,019.40 = 92,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,853.31x = 233,019.40 × 92,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,853.31x = 21,524,179,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,179,347.62/168,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,472.65

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