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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,888.75, 233,064.48 and 92,406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,888.75, 233,064.48 and 92,406.96 is: 127,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,888.75 : 233,064.48 = 92,406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,888.75/233,064.48 = 92,406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,888.75x = 233,064.48 × 92,406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,888.75x = 21,536,778,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536,778,453.42/168,888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,520.50

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