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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,855.06, 233,021.82 and 92,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,855.06, 233,021.82 and 92,372.51 is: 127,475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,855.06 : 233,021.82 = 92,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,855.06/233,021.82 = 92,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,855.06x = 233,021.82 × 92,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,855.06x = 21,524,810,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,810,398.17/168,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,475.07

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