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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,855.56, 233,022.50 and 92,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,855.56, 233,022.50 and 92,373 is: 127,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,855.56 : 233,022.50 = 92,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,855.56/233,022.50 = 92,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,855.56x = 233,022.50 × 92,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,855.56x = 21,524,986,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,986,930.64/168,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,475.74

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