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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,916.90, 233,105.34 and 92,436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,916.90, 233,105.34 and 92,436.01 is: 127,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,916.90 : 233,105.34 = 92,436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,916.90/233,105.34 = 92,436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,916.90x = 233,105.34 × 92,436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,916.90x = 21,547,327,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547,327,539.29/168,916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,561.70

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