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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,976.38, 233,183.88 and 92,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,976.38, 233,183.88 and 92,493.60 is: 127,639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,976.38 : 233,183.88 = 92,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,976.38/233,183.88 = 92,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,976.38x = 233,183.88 × 92,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,976.38x = 21,568,016,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,568,016,523.17/168,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,639.24

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