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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,876, 233,028.72 and 93,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,876, 233,028.72 and 93,414.24 is: 128,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,876 : 233,028.72 = 93,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,876/233,028.72 = 93,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,876x = 233,028.72 × 93,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,876x = 21,768,200,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768,200,776.97/168,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,900.50

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