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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,800.48, 233,003.28 and 97,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,800.48, 233,003.28 and 97,209 is: 134,182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,800.48 : 233,003.28 = 97,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,800.48/233,003.28 = 97,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,800.48x = 233,003.28 × 97,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,800.48x = 22,650,015,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650,015,845.52/168,800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,182.18

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