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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,854.81, 233,021.48 and 92,372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,854.81, 233,021.48 and 92,372.27 is: 127,474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,854.81 : 233,021.48 = 92,372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,854.81/233,021.48 = 92,372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,854.81x = 233,021.48 × 92,372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,854.81x = 21,524,721,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,721,439.39/168,854.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,474.73

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