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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,898.57, 233,076.42 and 92,417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,898.57, 233,076.42 and 92,417.36 is: 127,533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,898.57 : 233,076.42 = 92,417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,898.57/233,076.42 = 92,417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,898.57x = 233,076.42 × 92,417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,898.57x = 21,540,306,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,306,249.27/168,898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,533.98

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