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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,917.62, 233,106.30 and 92,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,917.62, 233,106.30 and 92,436.73 is: 127,562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,917.62 : 233,106.30 = 92,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,917.62/233,106.30 = 92,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,917.62x = 233,106.30 × 92,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,917.62x = 21,547,584,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547,584,114.40/168,917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,562.68

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