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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,943.78, 233,142.51 and 92,462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,943.78, 233,142.51 and 92,462.95 is: 127,598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,943.78 : 233,142.51 = 92,462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,943.78/233,142.51 = 92,462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,943.78x = 233,142.51 × 92,462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,943.78x = 21,557,044,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,557,044,245.00/168,943.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,598.92

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