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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,935.20, 233,127.60 and 97,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,935.20, 233,127.60 and 97,315 is: 134,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,935.20 : 233,127.60 = 97,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,935.20/233,127.60 = 97,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,935.20x = 233,127.60 × 97,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,935.20x = 22,686,812,394
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686,812,394/168,935.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,292.99

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