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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,664.80, 252,997.20 and 97,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,664.80, 252,997.20 and 97,708.80 is: 146,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,664.80 : 252,997.20 = 97,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,664.80/252,997.20 = 97,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,664.80x = 252,997.20 × 97,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,664.80x = 24,720,052,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720,052,815.36/168,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,563.20

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