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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,934.20, 233,126.22 and 97,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,934.20, 233,126.22 and 97,314 is: 134,291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,934.20 : 233,126.22 = 97,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,934.20/233,126.22 = 97,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,934.20x = 233,126.22 × 97,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,934.20x = 22,686,444,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686,444,973.08/168,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,291.61

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