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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,937.20, 233,130.36 and 97,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,937.20, 233,130.36 and 97,317 is: 134,295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,937.20 : 233,130.36 = 97,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,937.20/233,130.36 = 97,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,937.20x = 233,130.36 × 97,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,937.20x = 22,687,547,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687,547,244.12/168,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,295.75

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