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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,978.88, 233,187.33 and 92,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,978.88, 233,187.33 and 92,496.10 is: 127,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,978.88 : 233,187.33 = 92,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,978.88/233,187.33 = 92,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,978.88x = 233,187.33 × 92,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,978.88x = 21,568,918,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,568,918,594.41/168,978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,642.69

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