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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,897.54, 233,075 and 92,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,897.54, 233,075 and 92,416.32 is: 127,532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,897.54 : 233,075 = 92,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,897.54/233,075 = 92,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,897.54x = 233,075 × 92,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,897.54x = 21,539,933,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,539,933,784/168,897.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,532.55

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