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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,928, 233,122.32 and 93,478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,928, 233,122.32 and 93,478.12 is: 129,000.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,928 : 233,122.32 = 93,478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,928/233,122.32 = 93,478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,928x = 233,122.32 × 93,478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,928x = 21,791,836,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791,836,203.64/168,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,000.74

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