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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,979.38, 233,188.02 and 92,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,979.38, 233,188.02 and 92,496.60 is: 127,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,979.38 : 233,188.02 = 92,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,979.38/233,188.02 = 92,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,979.38x = 233,188.02 × 92,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,979.38x = 21,569,099,010.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569,099,010.73/168,979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,643.38

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