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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,936.20, 233,128.98 and 97,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,936.20, 233,128.98 and 97,316 is: 134,294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,936.20 : 233,128.98 = 97,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,936.20/233,128.98 = 97,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,936.20x = 233,128.98 × 97,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,936.20x = 22,687,179,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687,179,817.68/168,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,294.37

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