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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,893.68, 233,072.94 and 93,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,893.68, 233,072.94 and 93,442 is: 128,949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,893.68 : 233,072.94 = 93,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,893.68/233,072.94 = 93,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,893.68x = 233,072.94 × 93,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,893.68x = 21,778,801,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778,801,659.48/168,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,949.77

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