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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,726.70, 232,901.48 and 97,135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,726.70, 232,901.48 and 97,135.25 is: 134,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,726.70 : 232,901.48 = 97,135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,726.70/232,901.48 = 97,135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,726.70x = 232,901.48 × 97,135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,726.70x = 22,622,943,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,943,327.19/168,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,080.40

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