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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,865.68, 233,033.79 and 92,383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,865.68, 233,033.79 and 92,383.39 is: 127,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,865.68 : 233,033.79 = 92,383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,865.68/233,033.79 = 92,383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,865.68x = 233,033.79 × 92,383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,865.68x = 21,528,450,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,528,450,831.66/168,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,488.61

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