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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,968.35, 233,172.84 and 92,485.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,968.35, 233,172.84 and 92,485.59 is: 127,628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,968.35 : 233,172.84 = 92,485.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,968.35/233,172.84 = 92,485.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,968.35x = 233,172.84 × 92,485.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,968.35x = 21,565,126,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,565,126,513.51/168,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,628.20

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